150424-N-QL961-045 ZHANJIANG, People's Republic of China (April 24, 2015) - Director of the People's Liberation Army Navy South Sea Fleet Wang Xiaohua, left, says farewell after presenting a gift to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Kyle P. Higgins during a farewell 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 Philip Pavlovich/RELEASED)