Exploring the Origins and Development of the PLA Navy

In this chapter, they discuss the motivation behind writing a new book about the PLA Navy and provide a historical perspective on its operational history from 1949 to 2009. They delve into the early years of the PLA and its navy, the impact of the lack of a navy during guerrilla warfare, and the efforts made to train naval officers and acquire ships. The chapter also explores the relationship between the PLA and the CPC and the impact of China's increasing focus on politics and ideology on the combat readiness of the PLA.