China Liaoning warship’s sole female senior officer urges fellow women to prioritise professional skills

Zhu Yuemeng, a 36-year-old naval lieutenant colonel, is the sole female senior officer aboard China's Liaoning aircraft carrier. As a political instructor, she is responsible for political education in military operations. During the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 7th, Zhu gained national attention and encouraged women to prioritize professional skills over gender. The Liaoning, China’s first aircraft carrier commissioned in September 2012, has a crew that is approximately five percent female. Zhu's role highlights the increasing, though still limited, integration of women into senior positions within the Chinese military. She emphasizes professionalism and responsibility as key attributes for women serving in the armed forces.

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