2021/04/16
Naval Command issues a press release in response to media reports stating that "a Lieutenant cheated on his girlfriend and forced her to have an abortion" (April 16, 2021)
In response to media reports that "a Lieutenant cheated on his girlfriend and forced her to have an abortion", Naval Fleet Command states today (16th) that the Lieutenant, Zuo, served on the 256th Team of Navy SEAL vessel in February 2020. After investigation, he came to know and date the female, Miss Wu, via social media. With regard to Zuo’s failure to properly handle his person life, resulting in disputes that have caused damage to military reputation, the unit has already penalized the Lieutenant according to the "Discipline Maintenance and Implementation Regulations of the Armed Forces", and he was transferred from his current post.
Naval Fleet Command further points out that Command has listed the mis-handling of personal emotions by Lieutenant Zuo as a reference point for further training and education, so all soldiers and officers have more guidance when dealing with personal lives to prevent this situation from happening again.