The Eastern China Theater is one of the five major theaters divided by the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which is responsible for maintaining the security and stability of eastern China and responding to various security challenges and threats that may arise. The jurisdiction of the Eastern Theater covers the major provinces and municipalities directly under the central government in the eastern coastal areas of China, including Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanghai and Tianjin.
Liaoning ProvinceLocated in Northeast China, it is an important industrial base and naval aircraft carrier base in China, with large ** such as the Liaoning ship. Hebei Province, located in the North China Plain, is one of China's economic powerhouses and a traditionally important military region in China.
Shandong ProvinceLocated on the eastern coast of China, it is one of China's important naval bases and is home to China's North Sea Fleet.
Jiangsu ProvinceLocated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, it is one of the economically developed provinces in the eastern coastal region of China, with abundant economic resources and scientific and technological strength.
Zhejiang ProvinceAlso located on the eastern coast of China, it is one of China's economic powerhouses with well-developed manufacturing and service industries.
Fujian ProvinceLocated in the southeast coastal area of China, it is one of the important garrisons of the Chinese Navy, with rich marine resources and strategic position.
In addition, the Eastern Theater of Operations included two municipalities directly under the central government of China, namely Shanghai and Tianjin.
Shanghai is China's economic center and international financial center, with the largest port in eastern China and economic development strength.
Tianjin is an important port city and economic center in northern China, and one of China's important industrial bases.
The establishment of China's Eastern Theater reflects the great importance that China attaches to the security of the eastern region, and is also aimed at strengthening defense and jurisdiction over this region and safeguarding the country's territorial integrity, security and stability. At the same time, the Eastern Theater also shoulders the responsibility of responding to external threats and emergency situations, and has made important contributions to ensuring national security and development.