150420-N-GR655-133 ZHANJIANG, People's Republic of China (April 20, 2015) People's Liberation Army Navy Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong, commander of South Sea Fleet, delivers remarks during a welcome reception for the U.S. 7th Fleet's flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) visit to Zhanjiang. Blue Ridge is conducting the port visit to build naval partnerships with China's South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/Released)