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PLA Navy
Going Blue: The Transformation of China’s Navy
By Andrew Poulin
Chinese naval vessels are increasingly operating father and farther away from their home waters.
Confirmed: China Is Building a Second Aircraft Carrier
By Shannon Tiezzi
The carrier will be China’s second, but the first to be indigenously-built.
China's South Sea Fleet Gets Another Guided Missile Destroyer
By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest of China's most advanced guided missile destroyers will likely show up in the South China Sea.
In New White Paper, China's Military Embraces Global Mission
By Shannon Tiezzi
China envisions a global role for its military --especially its navy -- to protect overseas interests.
Is China Eyeing These Advanced French Amphibious Assault Ships?
By Ankit Panda
China could be looking to purchase the two French Mistral ships that were originally built for Russia.
What's Behind China's Djibouti Plans
By Ankit Panda
Plus, South China Sea, China in RIMPAC, and Seymour Hersh. Weekend links.
Chinese Nationals Evacuate Yemen on PLA Navy Frigate
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid increasing violence, China pulls over 500 citizens out of Yemen.
Is China Secretly Building a Navy Base in Africa?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on China-Africa relations, China's anti-corruption tsar, and CCP factionalism. Friday China links.
US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral told Congress that China now has more submarines than the U.S. -- and is building still more.
Of Course China Is Building More Aircraft Carriers
By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest leak regarding China's aircraft carriers -- though quickly deleted -- only reveals an open secret.
China's Navy Is Already Challenging the US in Asia
By James R. Holmes
The PLA already contests maritime Asia with the United States.
A 'Historic Moment': China's Ships Head to RIMPAC 2014
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, Chinese ships are on their way to participate in the international RIMPAC naval exercises.