The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China follows a specific convention for naming its ships, which is largely based on geographical features such as cities, mountains, rivers, and provinces. For instance, aircraft carriers are named after provinces, and destroyers and frigates are named after cities. However, there are rare exceptions to this rule where ships are named after individuals. These exceptions include training vessels like the "Deng Shichang" and "Zheng He," as well as research ships such as the "Li Siguang." It is not common practice for the PLAN to name larger, combat-operations-focused vessels after individuals. This approach to naming is in contrast to some Western navies, where it's more common to find ships named after notable figures, both historical and living. The naming conventions of naval ships can reflect the cultural and historical values of a nation, and in the case of the PLAN, it underscores the emphasis on collective representation over individual recognition.

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