This photo shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday.

Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. 

This photo shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. (Xinhua/Li Yun)