Sansha No.2 is civilian and relatively small compared to military logistics vessels.

The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.

Civil-military relations may explain the Chinese navy’s approach to anti-submarine warfare.

The Type 001A remains in trials.

What we know about the 075 Landing Helicopter Dock and other expected additions to the PLAN amphibious assault fleet.

Admiral John Richardson holds last conference with Chinese counterpart before retiring.

What is the future trajectory of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy carrier program?

Two Type 052D guided-missile destroyers were reportedly launched at the Dalian shipyard on May 10.

The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.

The Chinese and Russian navies jointly conducted a live-fire air defense exercises on May 4.

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and Russian Navy began a six-day naval drill in Qingdao, China on April 29.

The PLAN’s 70th anniversary celebration raises important questions about China’s increasingly capable military.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged closer ties among the world's navies this week.

Making predictions for the Chinese Navy a decade in advance is difficult given the PLA’s overall opacity.

What will Chinese nuclear submarine production look like in the future?

Admirals discuss reducing risk in interactions between two navies at-sea.