Commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy

The Commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy, is the title of the People's Liberation Army officer who serves as the commanding officer of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The 7th and current, commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy is Admiral Wu Shengli.

Title's history
The PLA East China Military Area Command Navy Command was originally established on April 23, 1949, in Baimamiao Township of Tai County, Jiangsu province, General Zhang Aiping was commissioned as commander and political commissar.

On April 14, 1950, the PLA Navy Command was established in Beijing, which is the China's highest naval organ. The Commander of the PLA Navy is nominated by the President for appointment from any eligible officers holding the rank of admiral (shang jiang), and under the leadership of the Central Military Commission. Senior General Xiao Jinguang was the first commander of the PLA Navy.