The PLA Navy in 60 seconds: The Surface Force

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The Surface Force consists of units of destroyers, frigates, missile boats, torpedo boats, submarine chasers, gunboats, mine countermeasures, landing craft, fleet replenishments and auxiliaries. It was the only force on water when the PLA Navy was founded in April 1949, and has developed to be one of the main forces to strike and support the navy.