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China’s New Carrier to Begin New Round of Sea Trials This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy’s latest flattop is expected to commence a four-day sea trial this Thursday.
China’s New Defense White Paper: Reading Between the Lines
By Ben Lowsen
Beijing walks a tightrope between peace and its conception of great power status.
China to Release New White Paper on National Defense: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
China’s strategic environment and capabilities have transformed considerably in the four years since the last document.
How Politically Influential Is China’s Military?
By Christopher K. Colley
Are we seeing the gradual decline of the PLA as a force in formal Chinese politics?
China’s Navy Showcases New Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer in Naval Parade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A naval parade to honor the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Chinese Navy included the service’s latest destroyer class.
Pondering China's Future Nuclear Submarine Production
By Rick Joe
What will Chinese nuclear submarine production look like in the future?
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Completes 4th Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built flattop could be commissioned as early as April.
Chinese Navy Participates in Major Australian Exercise for First Time
By Steven Stashwick
PLA Navy ship conducts gunnery, anti-submarine drills with other nations.
The Chinese Navy's Growing Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities
By Rick Joe
China's Navy has made some rapid advancement in organic anti-submarine capabilities seen aboard its surface fleet.
China’s New Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of a new class of Chinese guided missile destroyers commenced first sea trials on August 24.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Sets Out for Second Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built flattop headed out for a second round of sea trials on August 26.
5 PLA Navy Projects to Watch in the Next 5 Years
By Rick Joe
Five major Chinese naval projects likely to emerge within the next five years.