Liu Zhe

Liu Zhe is a People's [Liberation Army Navy] officer serving as the captain of the Chinese [aircraft carrier Liaoning|Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning] since May 2016.

Biography

Liu was born into a military family. After graduating from Chinese [People's Public Security University] in 1993, he was recruited into military service. He completed his doctor's degree in science of strategy from People's Liberation [Army Academy of Military Sciences]. After graduation, he became an officer on the frigate Jiaxing, and four years later he was promoted to the rank of captain. In 2016, he was appointed captain of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning replacing Zhang Zheng.