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PLAN
Is This China’s First Homemade Aircraft Carrier?
By Ankit Panda
China is working on its second aircraft carrier, the first to be indigenously built.
China’s Navy Makes First-Ever Tour of Europe’s Arctic States
By Shannon Tiezzi
With historic visits to Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, the PLAN is breaking new ground.
Chinese Admiral: South China Sea ‘Belongs to China’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
At a recent naval conference a Chinese Vice Admiral did not mince words.
Confirmed: Chinese Navy Entered US Territorial Waters off Alaska
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China as the engine of global growth and Japanese war criminals in post-WWII China. Friday links.
How Russia Is Helping China Develop its Naval Power
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights Sino-Russian cooperation in building up the PLAN’s surface warfare capabilities.
Why Is the PLAN Near Alaska?
By Ankit Panda
PLAN vessels have been spotted for the first time in the Bering Sea, off the coast of Alaska.
Russia and China Kick Off Naval Exercise in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The military exercise includes an amphibious and airborne landing by Russian and Chinese troops.
China and Russia to Hold Military Exercise in the Sea of Japan
By Ankit Panda
China and Russia will hold a naval exercise in the Sea of Japan in late August.
How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is converting old frigates into coastguard patrol vessels.
China's Navy Tests 'Maritime Combat Ability' in the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippines are apparently not impressed with China’s martial might.
China Commissions Fourth 'Carrier Killer Destroyer'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese newest guided-missile destroyer is equipped with a deadly load of modern anti-ship missiles.
Beijing Practices Invasion of South China Sea Islands
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy just deployed the world’s biggest hovercraft for an assault drill on Hainan Island.