After 368 days of sailing over 140000 nautical miles and safely escorting 102 Chinese and foreign ships... On December 18th, the 47th Chinese Navy escort fleet, consisting of Baotou, Honghe, and Gaoyou Lake ships, successfully completed their escort mission and returned to a military port in Zhoushan, Zhejiang. On the ocean, the officers and soldiers of the formation bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities and move forward against the waves, ensuring the safety of important maritime strategic channels and effectively demonstrating the responsibility of the Chinese military to maintain world peace. Pledge to Gather Strength "I am willing to join the CPC, support the Party's program, and abide by the Party's Constitution..." On the eve of July 1 this year, on the Baotou Ship, thousands of miles away from the motherland, young sailors dressed in white waves, looked neat, held up their right fist in front of the bright red party flag, and reviewed the pledge to join the Party. Pledge to gather powerful forces, and stimulate the inexhaustible power of officers and men to escort the country and train in the ocean. The escort fleet is carrying out missions overseas, and every move is related to the overall political and diplomatic situation... "The commander of the fleet introduced that they adhere to the principle of" escorting all the way, studying all the way ", coordinate and carry out centralized political training and focus on" forging political loyalty and winning the battle "to deepen educational practice activities, organize systematic study, thematic lectures, and regular analysis. Taking into account the opportunities of setting sail for the expedition, leaving the motherland's maritime borders, crossing the equator, etc., the formation held ceremonies such as oath mobilization, oath signing, and flag raising at sea, exploring and innovating the heuristic education path of "going abroad to see the world and comparing development to strengthen confidence", guiding officers and soldiers to view their positions from a political high position and their responsibilities from their original mission, further enhancing their sense of honor and mission, and better completing escort tasks. Back then, our predecessors fought tenaciously against the Japanese aggressors and made tremendous contributions to the victory of the World Anti Fascist War; Now, we are piloting warships to escort ships from various countries around the world, which is an inheritance of the great spirit of resistance against Japan. ”This year's September 3rd military parade saw the navy marching confidently through Tiananmen Square in front of the screen, accepting the inspection of the motherland and the people. The officers and soldiers of the formation were full of enthusiasm and expressed their determination to remember history, practice their skills, and bravely become the "vanguard of escort". The mission is like a mountain, guarding the warship with sincerity and traveling thousands of miles. May the sea be peaceful. On the boundless ocean, the officers and soldiers of the 47th naval escort fleet fearlessly lifted their mission above their heads and shouldered their responsibilities, guarding a "peaceful and stable sea area" for Chinese and foreign ships. Before this year's Spring Festival, the Gulf of Aden experienced strong winds and high waves. After receiving the escort request from the foreign merchant ship "Ruyi Song", Baotou ship decided to escort it through dangerous waters through regional escort. During the voyage, the officers and soldiers discovered that an unknown target was continuously approaching, and immediately adjusted the position of the "Ruyi Song" ship to separate it from the suspicious vessel. After being warned and deterred, the target was successfully driven away. Thanks to the security protection of the Chinese Navy! "The crew of the" Ruyi Song "said gratefully. In April of this year, the Chinese global sailboat "Insight Moment" sailed to the Gulf of Aden and encountered the Baotou ship. Hello sailboat 'Moment of Enlightenment', I am the 47th escort fleet of the Chinese Navy. Your voyage is now under our protection, please rest assured to sail! ”The touching dialogue and heartwarming scenes were uploaded to the internet by the crew, triggering many netizens to repost and comment: "Where there are warships of our motherland, there is a full sense of security!" When they arrived at the safe sea, the crew waved the five-star red flag and shouted, "Long live our motherland. Mission is like a mountain, guarding with sincerity. In the Gulf of Aden, the vibrant and eye-catching Chinese red has become a symbol of hope. During the escort mission, the formation went to Pakistan and Iran to participate in the "Heping-2025" multinational maritime joint exercise, the "Security Link-2025" joint exercise between China, Iran, and Russia, and conducted navigation exercises with the Kenyan Navy. Study abroad and learn from each other to promote development. In February of this year, the "Heping-2025" multinational maritime joint exercise organized by the Pakistani Navy was held in Karachi, with a fleet consisting of Baotou and Gaoyou Lake ships participating. This is the first time that the Gaoyou Lake ship has participated in the "Peace" series of multinational maritime joint exercises. Zhao Jiao, a naval officer accompanying the ship, said, "Many participating foreign warships have rich experience in joint exercises, providing us with a very good learning opportunity." In March of this year, during the maritime exercise phase of the China Iran Russia "Security Tie-2025" joint exercise, the rescue of "hijacked merchant ships" exercise left a deep impression on the officers and soldiers of the formation. The organization and implementation of this joint exercise are very flexible, and the requirements for combat coordination are high. Under the command of the Baotou ship, the Chinese and Iranian ships hoisted small boats and went out, respectively approaching the left and right sides of the "hijacked merchant ship" in a concealed manner. Special operations personnel from both sides climbed onto the "hijacked merchant ship" through the freeboard, quickly subdued the "pirates" on the deck, controlled the cockpit, seized the high ground, and successfully rescued the "hostages". Marine Corps member Wang Dezheng, who participated in the joint exercise, said, "This joint exercise has allowed us to understand the training concepts and methods of other countries' marine corps; at the same time, it has further deepened the communication and cooperation between the Chinese Navy and various participating parties, which is conducive to enhancing their collaborative capabilities." During the mission of promoting friendship and showcasing the image of the escort fleet, technology docked in Oman, Tanzania, Seychelles and other countries, further enhancing friendship with other countries and fully demonstrating the good image of the Chinese Navy's openness and confidence. When docking at the Djibouti support base, the formation organized representatives of officers and soldiers to come to the Excellent School to carry out the "One World, One Ocean" China Kyrgyzstan cultural friendship activity. Welcome Chinese naval fleet officers and soldiers to the school to hold activities, hoping that this cultural event can help children gain a deeper understanding of China. ”Rashid Abdirahi, the principal of the Excellent School, introduced that the school was built with Chinese assistance, which is a "precious gift" from China to the people of Djibouti, and a witness to the deep friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. "Seeing that the ports, railways, schools and other infrastructure built with the assistance of our country are constantly settling down to jointly build the" the Belt and Road "country, I understand the truth that 'China is good, the world will be better'. ”Yan Yongge, a representative of the formation officers and soldiers, performed a national dance for the school's teachers and students during the event, and many students actively interacted with her. She said, "Culture is an important bridge and bond to enhance mutual understanding and friendship. I believe the seeds of friendship have been sown in children's hearts." As the sail goes, the tide rises and falls. One magnificent track after another is a vivid witness of the 47th batch of escort formations of the Chinese Navy embracing the world, conveying friendship, and maintaining peace. In the future, the Chinese Navy will continue to sail in the waters of the Gulf of Aden and Somalia, fulfilling its mission with a fuller spirit and higher morale, actively assuming international responsibilities and obligations, and contributing greatly to the construction of a shared future for mankind. (New Society)