China has marked a significant leap in naval warfare with the commissioning of its first Type 054B frigate, Luohe. The vessel was formally inducted on January 22, 2025, at Qingdao’s naval port.

The role of the previously unreported submarine in the Chinese navy, which is the world's largest by hull count, remains unclear.

China's president has signed orders to implement military reforms aimed at building a "world-class" armed force.

The Luohe, China's first Type 054B frigate, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning. [Photo by Li Tang/for chinadaily.com.cn] China commissioned its first Type ...