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PLAN
China to Likely Induct New Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first home-grown carrier could be delivered to the navy as early as the end of 2018.
Xi Jinping Presides Over Massive PLA Parade as Commander-in-Chief
By Ankit Panda
Xi emphasized that the PLA must "unswervingly" obey and support the Communist Party of China.
One Year After the South China Sea Arbitration Award, Has China 'Won'?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The July 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling failed to change much in the South China Sea, but how far have things come?
Chinese Defense Ministry to Japan: 'Get Used To' PLAAF Operations Through the Miyako Strait
By Ankit Panda
China wants Japan to get used to seeing its military vessels and aircraft transit the Miyako Strait.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first time China’s largest warship has visited the former British colony.
Chinese Navy Type 815 Intelligence Ship Transits Tsugaru Strait in Northern Japan
By Ankit Panda
A Chinese Navy spy ship transited waters separating the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Why does that matter?
China Launches New Guided-Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China launched the 13th Type 052D destroyer on June 26.
Photos Reveal Possible New Chinese Sub-Tracking Surveillance Ship
By Steven Stashwick
New vessel under construction closely resembles U.S. ocean surveillance ships.
The Indian Navy Sets Up to Lead on Humanitarian Assistance in the Indian Ocean
By Robert Farley
Will there be a “peace race” for influence in the Indian Ocean?
If China Does Build a Naval Base in Pakistan, What Are the Risks for Islamabad?
By Umair Jamal
A Chinese naval base in Pakistan would present substantial risks.
Chinese Navy Task Group Visits Pakistan With a Focus on Increasing Interoperability
By Ankit Panda
Three Chinese warships are in Pakistan for a four-day visit that will include training exercises.
RIMPAC 2018: China Invited to Participate in Major US Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has been invited to participate in next year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise.