150420-N-QL961-063 ZHANJIANG, People's Republic of China (April 20, 2015) - An officer in the People's Liberation Army Navy South Sea Fleet presents flowers to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) commanding officer Capt. Kyle P. Higgins during a welcoming ceremony in Zhanjiang. Blue Ridge is conducting a port visit to Zhanjiang 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 2nd Class Phillip Pavlovich/ RELEASED)