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PLAN
China’s Lawful Position on the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
China is not helping itself by refusing to define its understanding of the nine-dashed line.
China's Navy to Send More Ships to the Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent reports of PLAN naval movements have many analysts worried.
The Pentagon Just Dropped the Air Sea Battle Name
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the U.S. Defense Department will continue to pursue counter-A2/AD strategies.
China’s Naval Diplomacy: PLAN Ships Visit German Port of Hamburg
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Naval support for Chinese diplomacy is an increasingly important function of the PLAN.
China's Spratlys Airstrip Will Raise South China Sea Stakes
By Ankit Panda
Beijing is developing a man-made island on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratlys.
Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine
By James R. Holmes
Reports of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning’s death are greatly exaggerated.
A Closer Look at China’s Military Modernization
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Phillip Saunders joins The Diplomat to take a closer look about China’s military modernization.
China Naval Chief Conducts ‘Unprecedented’ Survey of Disputed Reefs
By Zachary Keck
PLA Navy commander Wu Shengli conducted a survey of Beijing's reclamation projects in the disputed South China Sea.
US General: Our Aerial Encounters with China Largely Safe
By Shannon Tiezzi
The top US Air Force commander in the Pacific said the U.S., China, and Japan largely avoid dangerous midair incidents.
China's Military May Have Gone 'Rogue' After All
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping isn't happy with the PLA's chain of command, suggesting that he may lack complete control.
China and Iran's Historic Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
China and Iran began a four-day naval exercise on Monday, focusing on anti-piracy and rescue operations.
US Welcomes China’s RIMPAC Spying
By Zachary Keck
The top U.S. military leader in the Pacific sees a silver lining in China’s military surveillance of RIMPAC.