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The Overlooked Trend in China’s Military Violations of Taiwan’s ADIZ

The Overlooked Trend in China’s Military Violations of Taiwan’s ADIZ

By Cheng-kun Ma and K. Tristan Tang
The world should focus not only on the PLA’s daily violation sorties but also on the near-weekly joint combat readiness patrols.

The Hidden Significance of China’s Aircraft Carrier Passage Near Japan’s Yonaguni Island

The Hidden Significance of China’s Aircraft Carrier Passage Near Japan’s Yonaguni Island

By Cheng-kun Ma and K. Tristan Tang
While the political implications of this voyage are undoubtedly important, three significant military trends related to Yonaguni Island have long been overlooked.
China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial

China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial

By Takahashi Kosuke
Once deployed, China’s largest warship will project unprecedented striking power in the Indo-Pacific region.

2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists

2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Can studying combat in the Black Sea improve the battle-readiness of the PLA Navy?

China’s Naval ‘Silkworm Eating’ Strategy for Taiwan

China’s Naval ‘Silkworm Eating’ Strategy for Taiwan

By Andrew Orchard
A look at how the gradual encroachment strategy plays out with the People’s Liberation Army Navy surface force.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Building Taiwan’s Own Area Denial Capabilities

Building Taiwan’s Own Area Denial Capabilities

By Pei-Shiue Hsieh
Taiwan can use long-range anti-ship missiles to create its own A2/AD strategy.

Growing Naval Imbalance Between Expanding Chinese and Aging US Fleets

Growing Naval Imbalance Between Expanding Chinese and Aging US Fleets

By Steven Stashwick
A Pentagon report projects a 460-ship Chinese fleet by the 2030s.
Decoding the Chinese Navy’s Annual High Sea Joint Training Exercises

Decoding the Chinese Navy’s Annual High Sea Joint Training Exercises

By Lu Li-shih
This year's exercises, similar in many ways to previous editions, are nonetheless significant.

The FC-31, China’s ‘Other’ Stealth Fighter

The FC-31, China’s ‘Other’ Stealth Fighter

By Rick Joe
A look at the jet with many names – and its carrier-based future.

Third Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion Amid Shipyard Expansion

Third Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion Amid Shipyard Expansion

By Steven Stashwick
Work begins on fourth carrier, but future plans remain murky.

Hints of Chinese Naval Procurement Plans in the 2020s

Hints of Chinese Naval Procurement Plans in the 2020s

By Rick Joe
All military forces have a desired force requirement and a desired “critical mass” to aspire toward. What does the 14th five-year plan tell us about China’s?
Chinese Ballistic Missiles Fired Into South China Sea Claimed to Hit Target Ship

Chinese Ballistic Missiles Fired Into South China Sea Claimed to Hit Target Ship

By Steven Stashwick
A news report claims that the August ASBM tests successfully hit a moving vessel and did not just fall into the sea.

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