
1. The founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy
On April 23, 1949, the leading organ of the navy under the East China Military Area Command was set up in the township of Baimamiao, Taizhou, Jiangsu province, marking the official founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy.
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