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China's Navy
![China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-yj-83.jpg)
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 China’s Oversized Aircraft Carrier Ambitions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-20_08-58-48.jpg)
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 The Political Utility of China’s A2/AD Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/plan.jpg)
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 How the Weak Win Wars: China Edition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-14_20-08-13.jpg)
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 3 Ways Mao Shaped Naval Warfare](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/mao.jpg)
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 China’s Navy Aims for Transparency](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3339_524391219e529.jpg)
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 The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/6706_5243b06c3f949.jpg)
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 The Master 'PLAN': China's New Guided Missile Destroyer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/plan.jpg)
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 How China’s Jets Threaten Russia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sizes/thumbnail/9429_524a291d49d60.jpg)
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’? An Assertive China the ‘New Normal’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sizes/thumbnail/9362_524a28cd908f9.jpg)
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 China Fears Spark Indo-US Courting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sizes/thumbnail/9302_524a286849810.jpg)
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 Understanding Asia-Pacific Sea Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sizes/thumbnail/9291_524a2863eb181.jpg)
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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