'A great responsibility and a great honor'

First Person | Shen Hao

The Peace Ark voyage is an important military and diplomatic mission. For me, it is a great responsibility and a great honor to be the commander.

This trip is the first significant diplomatic task undertaken by the Chinese navy since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November. The voyage is intended to develop friendly relations with neighboring countries and also to raise the profile of the Chinese navy.