An onboard restaurant, serving up food and beverages offers the crew 24-hour dining options. On September 25, 2012, China’s first aircraft carrier, the "Liaoning” was officially delivered to the Navy. [Photo/81.cn]

The laundry room is a hive of activity, overseeing the washing, drying and ironing of the crew’s kit. After depositing their laundry bags in the laundry room, crew members need wait only 12 hours before reclaiming their freshly-washed kit. [Photo/81.cn]

The crew record news in their free time. The female anchor, Ren Yingqi is a nurse from the medical center, and the man, a soldier from the squadron supply. [Photo/81.cn]

For the added convenience of crewmembers, a post office has been established on the carrier. A woman soldier from the communication department works part-time at the post office. [Photo/81.cn]

The onboard supermarket provides a range of daily necessities, study materials, sporting goods and snacks. [Photo/81.cn] 

A doctor X-rays a soldier in the onboard medical center. The center is open every day from noon to evening and is equipped with modern medical facilities and essential medicines. [Photo/81.cn]

Soldiers on the carrier. The soldiers on the carrier come from five units of the navy and include female soldiers among their number. The crew, who represent 13 Chinese ethnic groups, are highly trained and educated with more than 98% holding bachelor’s degrees and more than 40% holding master’s degrees. [Photo/81.cn]