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Confirmed: Construction Begins on China's First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti

Confirmed: Construction Begins on China's First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti

By Ankit Panda
China's defense ministry has confirmed that construction has started on its "support facilities" in Djibouti.
Can the PLA Navy Make the Indian Ocean Chinese?

Can the PLA Navy Make the Indian Ocean Chinese?

By Robert Farley
Does China need to dominate the Indian Ocean in order to have a world-class navy?

Unplanned Encounters in the South China Sea: Under Control?

Unplanned Encounters in the South China Sea: Under Control?

By Ankit Panda
There's some good news in the South China Sea, despite rising tensions over disputed maritime claims.

Beijing Builds ‘Monster’ Ship for Patrolling the South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Chinese state media, the ship will be the largest coast guard vessel in the world.

China and US Hold Joint Naval Exercise

China and US Hold Joint Naval Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem arrives in Shanghai ahead of the drills.
China Stations Combat Aircraft on South China Sea Island

China Stations Combat Aircraft on South China Sea Island

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has deployed fourth-generation fighter aircraft to Woody Island in the South China Sea.

‘Little Blue Men:’ Doing China’s Dirty Work in the South China Sea

‘Little Blue Men:’ Doing China’s Dirty Work in the South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy is not the only threat facing U.S. vessels in the South China Sea.
Chinese J-11 Fighters Exercise in the South China Sea After US Navy Patrols

Chinese J-11 Fighters Exercise in the South China Sea After US Navy Patrols

By Ankit Panda
After protesting a U.S. Navy freedom of navigation patrol, the PLA flexes its airpower muscles in the South China Sea.

South China Sea Update: Freedom of Navigation Operations and International Law

South China Sea Update: Freedom of Navigation Operations and International Law

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.

Top US, Chinese Naval Officials Meet to Discuss South China Sea Tensions

Top US, Chinese Naval Officials Meet to Discuss South China Sea Tensions

By Ankit Panda
Top officials from the U.S. and Chinese navies will meet to discuss recent tensions in the South China Sea.

Lassen Faire in the South China Sea: Takeaways From the First US FONOP

Lassen Faire in the South China Sea: Takeaways From the First US FONOP

By Ankit Panda
What does the U.S. Navy's first freedom of navigation operation near a Chinese man-made island really mean?
US to Support Taiwan in South China Sea Per 2016 Defense Budget Bill

US to Support Taiwan in South China Sea Per 2016 Defense Budget Bill

By Ankit Panda
U.S. support for Taiwan will extend into the South China Sea.

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