Regarding the outcome of the "Northwest East Ocean Battle," there was not much controversy over whether it was a win or lose at the tactical level or at the campaign and strategic levels.
But when it came to propaganda, that was another story.
Bai Zhizhan received the news on his way back, the Newland Navy Department publicly claimed that they had sunk four of Liangxia Navy's carrier fleet!
Which four?
The "Longjiang," "Mo River," "Imperial Capital," "Peijing."
Although they did not hide their own losses, admitting that three carriers had been sunk and one severely damaged, only the "Fenjin" remained intact. Based on the outcome of sinking four of Liangxia Navy's carrier fleet, the Newland Navy declared itself the true victor of this naval battle.
This assertion itself was problematic.
Let's not forget, the Newland Navy also lost five battleships, one battleship was heavily damaged, and two heavy cruisers were sunk.