When they venture into the ocean, they leave behind their roles as fathers, husbands and sons. They are united by a single identity: soldiers. From the skies above to the depths below, members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy stand together to safeguard the country's territory.

In the latest episode of CMG's special production The Road to Victory, marking the 99th anniversary of the PLA's founding, we follow the PLA Navy's journey into the deepest blue. We explore the mission, sense of duty and traditions shared by service members as they carry forward the aspirations of those who came before them.