Wang Yongguo (Chinese: 王永国; born November 1938) is a vice admiral in the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China who served as commander of the South Sea Fleet from 1994 to 2002.
In March 1960, he enrolled at the Advanced Vocational School of the People's Liberation Army Navy, and graduated in September 1961.
[2] He and his battle companion sank the Nationalist warship "Yongchang", wounded "Yongtai", and captured 9 enemies.
[2] In July 1987, he was reassigned as commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy Zhoushan Base [zh], and held that office until October 1991.
[2][3] In August 1998, he led two marine corps with nearly 6,000 officers and soldiers to withstand the impact of the sixth, seventh, and eighth flood peaks of the Yangtze River, ruled out 15 major and minor risks, and successfully completed the flood control and rescue mission.