April 23rd is the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Navy. Around the 23rd, the Chinese Navy will hold a naval vessel opening event, where more than 30 active vessels will meet with the public. Many of them are open to the public for the first time. The number and models of open ships are the highest in the history of naval vessel open activities. According to Xinhua News Agency, the vessel opening event will open to the public multiple types of active main combat vessels, including the 075 amphibious assault ship, 071 comprehensive landing ship, 052C/D missile destroyer, 054A and 056A missile frigates, 903 comprehensive supply ship, and 022 missile boat. The public can board and visit these vessels. The open locations include Qinhuangdao, Tianjin, Qingdao, Lianyungang, Taizhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Wenzhou, Ningde, Xiamen, Shantou, Guangzhou, Zhanjiang, Haikou, Sanya and other cities. Military expert Zhang Junshe stated on the 17th that the naval vessels on this open day almost cover the types of active surface main combat vessels of the Chinese Navy, which can showcase the development and construction achievements of the Chinese Navy to the public. These ships have a certain representativeness and have participated in major missions at home and abroad, among which many star ships are also familiar to the public. Open to the public for active duty ships is a common practice and cultural tradition of navies around the world. In recent years, the People's Navy has held several naval vessel opening activities on occasions such as the anniversary of its establishment and National Day. Zhang Junshe said, "In this way, people can get a close understanding of the development of the navy, stimulate patriotic enthusiasm and concern for the navy, further enhance the unity between the military and the people, and improve the development level of national defense and the military." A video released by the WeChat official account "South China Sea Fleet" shows that "the Navy Hainan Ship will open activities to social organizations during its return to Hainan Province", which will be the first time that the Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hainan Ship is open to the mainland public. In late November 2024, the Hainan ship opened up activities for Hong Kong and Macao compatriots' organizations in Hong Kong. The Hainan warship was previously opened to the public in Hong Kong, and many mainland military enthusiasts also hope to experience the world's latest warships up close. The opening of the Hainan warship to a certain extent meets the expectations of the public, and with the development of the People's Navy, we will definitely have more new types of main combat ships open to the public in the future, "said Zhang Junshe. (New Society)