PLA Navy

Japan’s Defense Ministry explores three scenarios in which Tokyo could come to blows with Beijing.

While China’s new carrier has landed aircraft on the flight deck, major challenges still remain.

“The proposed changes in the guidelines appear to be custom-made to address the China challenge…”

A recent article from a prominent China scholar calls into question America’s “pivot.” Is it worth it?

Beijing’s “shadowboxing” strategy: China may have the luxury of wearing down Japan in the East China Sea.

China’s development and use of naval and non-naval, non-military sea power has become a cause for concern – one that could alter the regional balance.

While many have put their faith in a Code of Conduct some wonder if China is stalling for time. A real solution may take years, if ever.

While relations between Taipei and Beijing have warmed considerably, a cautious approach seems prudent.

While carriers and missiles make news, China’s navy needs platforms, skills, and habits to go global.

While a U.S.-China clash would be devastating, Offshore Control is the ‘least bad’ option.

US analysts and policymakers have been slow to appreciate the pace of China’s military progress. Is this changing?

Does geography trump military hardware when trying to understand China’s naval potential?