Varyag

China announces another double-digit rise in military spending. It’s unsettling the country’s neighbors.

China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.

China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.

The U.S. Navy’s plan to add refueling to the X-47B drone could tilt the balance of power in the Pacific.

China’s changing plans for its first aircraft carrier are likely to foster more mistrust of its military intentions.

The US has been quick to claim that China’s military plans aren’t transparent. China, though, says the same of the US.

There’s been much speculation about the implications of China’s first aircraft carrier. The Diplomat answers some of the key questions.

The launch of China’s new aircraft carrier is a milestone for the country’s navy. But it’s of limited military utility.

China launches its first aircraft carrier, the refitted Soviet carrier the Varyag, from Dalian Port.

China confirms details of the refitting of its first aircraft carrier the Shi Lang, and plans to develop its own vessel.

Will China’s new aircraft carrier be more like the US Navy’s USS Lexington or the John F. Kennedy? Or Something else?