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People’s Liberation Army Navy
Is a Sino-US War Inevitable?
By Dr. Bob Lee
How to stop the unthinkable from becoming the inevitable.
China Prepares Its 172,000 Civilian Ships for War
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese civilian shipbuilders have to ensure that their vessels can be used by the PLAN during times of 'crisis'.
How Much Do China’s Warships Actually Cost?
By Gabe Collins
Our author offers an estimate, focusing on the Type 054A (Jiangkai-II) frigate.
How China Practices the Invasion of Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent Chinese military maneuvers in the Bashi Channel had only one purpose.
The Big Story Behind China’s New Military Strategy
By Alexander Sullivan and Andrew S. Erickson
China is becoming “more willing and able” to stake and defend its interests overseas.
No Need to Sweat a Chinese Military Base in Djibouti
By Kevin Wang
A base does not necessarily mean Beijing is gearing up to challenge regional security heavyweights.
China's Naval Plans for Djibouti: A Road, a Belt, or a String of Pearls?
By Rob Edens
As China looks to Djibouti, it may be apparent that Beijing's "peaceful rise" is showing its claws.
Revealed: China's New 'Carrier Killer' Sub Simulator
By Franz-Stefan Gady
When can we expect Beijing's stealthy new submarine to enter service? A simulator may offer some clues.
Revelations on China’s Maritime Modernization
By Andrew S. Erickson
The U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence offers a wealth of new information on the PLA Navy.
Yemen Evacuation a Strategic Step Forward for China
By Kevin Wang
The skillful act of military diplomacy also raises an important question for the U.S.
Taiwan's Newest Weapon Against China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taipei has just commissioned a new guided missile corvette designed to target Chinese surface vessels.
What Can Mussolini’s Navy Teach Us About Chinese Naval Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of the Italian navy offers great lessons why overestimating your enemy’s capabilities is dangerous.