China's newly commissioned frigate conducts real-combat training at Yellow Sea

China's first Type 054B frigate the Luohe, commissioned into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy one month earlier, has recently conducted a live-fire combat training in the Yellow Sea.

The training started with frigate Luohe conducting navigation exercise under complex sea conditions. As the crew members worked closely to flexibly adjust the course and speed, the ship maintained the intended heading.

In response to a slew of simulated hostile situations, the crew members quickly rushed to their respective battle stations and the orders were given according to the battlefield situation.

Following the immediate activation of the air defense system, the secondary turrets accurately intercepted the incoming targets and then the main turrets began their naval firepower training.

The coordination formed a crossfire covering both short and long ranges, with the main turrets engaging in attacks while the Close-in Weapon System defending the ship against small targets from sea surface.

"The new equipment brought new challenges and new missions to us. We are responsible for and are confident in speeding up the formation of combat capabilities of the first Type 054B frigate through live-fire combat training," said Song Wei, a crew member.

Frigate Luohe was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Jan 22 at a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.

The Luohe, designated hull number "545," has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons. This new-generation frigate, independently developed and built by China, is noted for breakthroughs in stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration, with significantly enhanced overall performance.

China's newly commissioned frigate conducts real-combat training at Yellow Sea

An Algerian expert and a Uruguayan official criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her wrongful remarks that exposed Japan's ambitions for military expansion, which is endangering regional and international order.

At a Diet meeting in early November, Takaichi claimed that the Chinese central authorities' "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan and implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait, which drew strong criticism worldwide.

Smail Debeche, president of Algeria-China Friendship Association, said Japan should end its attempts to expand military power as it did during World War II.

"I think the wrongful remarks made by the Japanese side are not in the interests of Japan itself and the Japanese people. It is irrational and illogical to make such statements. After World War II, Japan should have shouldered its corresponding responsibilities and obligations. However, instead of deeply deploring its war past and earnestly apologizing, Japan seems to be trying to expand its military power in the region and display arrogance, much like in the wartime era. This practice must be stopped," said Debeche.

Leonardo Batalla, who is responsible for international relations at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, said he firmly opposes the interference in China's internal affairs. "Japan's remarks are a provocative act. Japan is a defeated country in World War II. Now, its right-wing forces are attempting to revive the ambitions of the militarist era. Such an approach is detrimental to international relations because it interferes in China's internal affairs," said Batalla.

Int'l experts criticize Japanese PM's wrongful remarks for damaging int'l order