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People’s Liberation Army Navy
China Resumes Production of Its Quietest Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a three-year hiatus, China has reportedly resumed production of one of its quietest submarine classes.
Will China’s Aircraft Carrier Cross Paths With New US Carrier Strike Group in Western Pacific?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is set to deploy a new aircraft carrier to the Western Pacific. Will it cross path with China’s carrier?
China Commissions New Stealth Warship Into East Sea Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s latest stealth frigate was entered service on December 29.
Next Stop South China Sea? China’s 1st Aircraft Carrier ‘Ready for Combat’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A communist party official claims that China’s sole carrier is “constantly prepared for war.”
Iran, China Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Iran and China are reportedly slated to hold joint military drills in the near future.
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."
China's Air Force Revisits the Bashi Channel. Here's Why That Matters
By Ankit Panda
The Bashi Channel is seldom discussed, but bears great strategic relevance for the People's Liberation Army.
Chinese, Russian Navies to Hold 8 Days of Naval Exercises in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Beijing and Moscow will hold the first-ever South China Sea iteration of their Joint Sea exercises.
China to Supply Pakistan With 8 New Stealth Attack Submarines by 2028
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Four of the subs will be constructed in China and the remaining four in Pakistan.
China's First Homemade Carrier Could Take to the Seas Later This Year
By Ankit Panda
Multiple reports suggest that the PLAN's first indigenous carrier could enter sea trials later this year.
Getting the Right World War I Metaphor for a US-China Clash
By Steven Stashwick
The Great War has less to tell us about how a Pacific War might start than what it might look like.