150421-GR655-N-190 ZHANJIANG, People’s Republic of China (April 21, 2015) – Jennifer Galt, U.S. Consulate General, Guangzhou, right, delivers remarks alongside Wang Zhongbing, mayor of Zhanjiang, right center; People’s Liberation Army Navy PLA(N) Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong, commander, South Sea Fleet; and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) April 21, 2015. 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 1st Class Joshua Karsten/RELEASED)