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PLAN
China and Russia to Stage Amphibious Assault Exercise in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval drill will include about 20 warships and other vessels from both countries.
China's Navy Just Got Better at Detecting and Taking Out Submarines
By Ankit Panda
With the commissioning of the Gaoxin-6, the PLAN's anti-submarine warfare capabilities receive a major boost.
Meet China’s New Submarine Hunter Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing’s newest anti-submarine warfare weapon is closing a critical capability gap.
China Holds Naval Drills Near Taiwan and Philippines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
'Similar drills and exercises will keep taking place,' a People's Liberation Army Navy spokesperson said this morning.
China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new defense white paper outlines Beijing's growing military capabilities and strategic outlook.
China and Russia Conclude Naval Drill in Mediterranean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint Sino-Russian maritime exercise included live-fire drills, underway replenishment and escort operations.
Asia's Largest Naval Warfare Exhibition: Focus on Subs and UVs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This year's IMDEX conference is bigger than ever -- a telling sign of an accelerating arms race in Asian waters?
China's Naval Plans for Djibouti: A Road, a Belt, or a String of Pearls?
By Rob Edens
As China looks to Djibouti, it may be apparent that Beijing's "peaceful rise" is showing its claws.
A Naval Base on the Horn of Africa for China?
By Ankit Panda
According to Djibouti's president, China is looking to set up its first overseas naval base in his country.
What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense's 2015 report on China's military offers a detailed look into the PLA.
Revealed: China's New 'Carrier Killer' Sub Simulator
By Franz-Stefan Gady
When can we expect Beijing's stealthy new submarine to enter service? A simulator may offer some clues.
China’s Maritime Silk Road Gamble
By William Yale
The MSR is designed to pacify neighboring countries threatened by China’s territorial claims, but will it work?
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.
China Evacuates Foreign Nationals from Yemen
By Ankit Panda
China just evacuated foreign nationals from 10 countries from a war zone.
Taiwan's Newest Weapon Against China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taipei has just commissioned a new guided missile corvette designed to target Chinese surface vessels.
What Can Mussolini’s Navy Teach Us About Chinese Naval Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of the Italian navy offers great lessons why overestimating your enemy’s capabilities is dangerous.
What Can the Middle Ages Teach Us About US Naval Strategy?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of European chivalry offers valuable insights for analyzing the Sino-US naval competition.
China's 'New Normal' in 2015: Cause for Concern?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss China's defense budget, South China Sea reclamation efforts, anti-terror law, and more.
This Is Still the One Article To Read on Chinese Naval Strategy in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recent article expands the debate on Chinese anti-access/area denial strategies.
US China Commission Moves Beyond the 'China Threat' Hype
By Greg Austin
A new report represents a major evolution in U.S. understanding of the PLA.
The Truth About China's Aircraft Carriers
By Greg Austin
The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities.
China’s Ghost Fleet in the Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Are the stories surrounding China’s Indian Ocean fleet just wishful thinking?
'The Fog of Peace': Why We Are Not Able to Predict Military Power
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Our obsession with technology can pose problems in doing good analysis.
The One Article to Read on Chinese Naval Strategy in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fascinating new paper by two academics asks us to question a fundamental assumption about China’s naval buildup.