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People’s Liberation Army Navy
China Launches New Guided-Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China launched the 13th Type 052D destroyer on June 26.
Photos Reveal Possible New Chinese Sub-Tracking Surveillance Ship
By Steven Stashwick
New vessel under construction closely resembles U.S. ocean surveillance ships.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Departs for Exercises and Possible Port Call in Hong Kong
By Ankit Panda
The Liaoning has left Qingdao for another training deployment.
From China's New Aircraft Carrier to Malabar 2017: Naval Update in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's editors discuss recent naval procurement decisions and exercises across the Asia-Pacific region.
China's First Domestically Manufactured Carrier Launches. What's Next for the PLAN?
By Ankit Panda
China's first domestic carrier launches. What's next?
A Closer Look at China's Critical South China Sea Submarine Base
By Damen Cook
A deeper look at Yulin-East, China's burgeoning submarine bastion in the South China Sea.
China's Navy Will 'Intercept' and 'Follow' Military Vessels and Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese navy will "will intercept any intruding aircraft and follow every military vessel in areas under our responsibility."
How the US Can Optimize Its Maritime Partnership Programs in Asia
By Robert Farley
A recent simulation offers insight for U.S. practice.
An Early Warning Aircraft for China's Carriers?
By Ankit Panda
China may be looking to develop its first carrier-capable AEW&C aircraft.
The Next Generation of China’s Navy
By Andrew S. Erickson
As China’s navy undergoes a change in leadership, what lies ahead for the rapidly modernizing service?
China Commissions New ‘Carrier Killer’ Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new destroyer is the first to be assigned to the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) North Sea Fleet.
Chinese Navy Commissions Fifth Improved Dongdiao-class Spy Ship
By Ankit Panda
The PLAN Kaiyangxing is the fifth Dongdiao-class AGI to enter service.