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China's Navy

China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
By Charlotte Gao
Dozens of missiles, of various kinds, were fired during the drills.

China’s Oversized Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
By Harry Kazianis
Reports suggest China will have an indigenous carrier battle group within three years. Don't bet on it.

The Political Utility of China’s A2/AD Challenge
By Zachary Keck
Anti-Access/Area Denial is often seen purely in military terms. It’s much bigger than that.

How the Weak Win Wars: China Edition
By James R. Holmes
The U.S. should not take too much solace in the fact that China’s defense spending lags behind its own.

3 Ways Mao Shaped Naval Warfare
By James R. Holmes
While PLAN officers might not quote Mao anymore, their strategy bears his mark.

China’s Navy Aims for Transparency
Many have complained China’s military lacks a certain degree of transparency in its operations. That could be changing.

The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific
Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?

The Master 'PLAN': China's New Guided Missile Destroyer
China’s navy appears on the verge of creating a new class of warship. It could eventually alter the balance of naval power in the region.

How China’s Jets Threaten Russia
China’s suspected proclivity for copying weapons systems has made Russia wary of exporting its technology. Still, the Russians may one day end up with a taste for ‘Made in China’ hardware.

An Assertive China the ‘New Normal’?
By Minxin Pei
Recent tensions between China and the West are likely a sign of things to come. Western policymakers will have to get used to it.

China Fears Spark Indo-US Courting
By Nitin Gokhale
Defence co-operation between India and the United States is growing. But delays on two military deals could put the brakes on.

Understanding Asia-Pacific Sea Power
By James Holmes & Toshi Yoshihara
In this first in a series on the region’s navies, The Diplomat looks at how to measure naval power—including the US and China’s.
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