Liu Zhe

Liu Zhe (simplified Chinese: 刘喆; traditional Chinese: 劉喆; pinyin: Liú Zhé) is a People's Liberation Army Navy officer serving as the captain of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning since May 2016.[1][2][3][4] [5][6]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Liu.
Liu Zhe
Native name
刘喆
Allegiance People's Republic of China
Service/branch People's Liberation Army Navy
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands heldCaptain of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (May 2016 - present)

Biography

Liu was born into a military family. After graduating from Chinese People's Public Security University in 1993, he was recruited into military service. He completed his doctor's degree in science of strategy from PLA Academy of Military Science. After graduation, he became an officer on the frigate Jiaxing (嘉兴号护卫舰), and four years later he was promoted to the rank of Captain. In 2016, he was appointed Captain of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning replacing Zhang Zheng.[7]

References
  1. Shannon Tiezzi (12 March 2015). "Chinese Admirals Spill the Beans on New Aircraft Carrier". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. "The Confession of the Commander of China's Aircraft Carrier Liaoning". fortunascorner.com. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  3. "President Xi Reviews Navy In South China Sea". pakchinanews.pk. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. Li Yan (18 July 2017). "Deck reception held on Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in Hong Kong". ecns.cn. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. 中国航母换将：“博士舰长”刘喆出任新舰长. Tencent (in Chinese). 2016-05-27.
  6. ”辽宁“号换将：“博士舰长”刘喆出任新舰长. Ifeng (in Chinese). 2016-05-27.
  7. 我海军新型护卫舰博士舰长从陆军走向海军(图). chinajungong.com (in Chinese). 2016.
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