In 2005, the design of Chinese Navy's Type 920 large medical ship was launched.
In 2006, the construction of the Type 920 hospital ship started, and the Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Corporation (GSIC) was in charge of the construction.
In August 2007, Type 920 hospital ship was launched.
In October 2008, after a series of hull and shipboard medical equipment acceptance, 866 ships were delivered to the troops.