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With Its New Aircraft Carrier, Is China Now a Blue Water Navy?
January 25, 2020

With Its New Aircraft Carrier, Is China Now a Blue Water Navy?

By James Maclaren
China recently commissioned its first indigenous aircraft carrier and took another step toward altering the military balance of power.

Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
October 16, 2018

Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine

By Rick Joe
A close look at the Chinese navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, doctrine, and strategy.
Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
September 21, 2018

Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization

By Shahryar Pasandideh
Besides new equipment, we need to pay attention to how China is upgrading old systems.

Chinese Oceanography Echoes the Contest for Undersea Dominance Against the US
February 20, 2018

Chinese Oceanography Echoes the Contest for Undersea Dominance Against the US

By Steven Stashwick
The military balance between China and the United States will rest largely on which is best able to exploit the ocean depths.

China's Most Important South China Sea Military Base
March 09, 2017

China's Most Important South China Sea Military Base

By Damen Cook
The Yulin Naval Base is shaping up to be the most strategically important military base in the South China Sea.

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier to Begin Sea Trials in 2019
February 22, 2017

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier to Begin Sea Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is nearing completion and a launching ceremony ‘will soon be held.’

Being Realistic About Engagement with China and the A2/AD Threat
September 23, 2016

Being Realistic About Engagement with China and the A2/AD Threat

By Steven Stashwick
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations: U.S. must engage with China and A2/AD is an "aspiration."
More Deadly Missiles: Upgraded Warship Rejoins China’s South Sea Fleet
August 10, 2016

More Deadly Missiles: Upgraded Warship Rejoins China’s South Sea Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A 6,100-ton destroyer is slated to return to active duty with the Chinese navy and it is deadlier than ever.

Meet the Future PLA Carrier Strike Group: Main Equipment of the Chinese PLA Navy
June 22, 2016

Meet the Future PLA Carrier Strike Group: Main Equipment of the Chinese PLA Navy

By Ben Lowsen
Summary of main equipment of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

China Upgrades Older Warships With New Missile Systems
May 04, 2016

China Upgrades Older Warships With New Missile Systems

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy is overhauling a number of older ships to boost their anti-air and anti-surface warfare capabilities.

China Unveils New Submarine-Launched Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
April 21, 2016

China Unveils New Submarine-Launched Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new anti-ship missile has over twice the range of its predecessor, revealed in 2014.
The Chinese PLA’s New 'Army'
March 29, 2016

The Chinese PLA’s New 'Army'

By Ben Lowsen
Predictions on the Chinese military’s new Army Leading Organ.

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