PLA Navy

China to build second, larger aircraft carrier, says Xinhua

24 Apr 2013

China will build a second, larger aircraft carrier capable of carrying more fighter jets, the official Xinhua news service reported late on Tuesday, quoting a senior officer with the People’s...

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PLA Navy amphibious task force reaches Malaysia 'to defend South China sea'

27 Mar 2013

A fully equipped PLA amphibious task force has reached China's southernmost claimed possession in the South China Sea in an unprecedented show of force that is raising eyebrows across the region...

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China rejects Philippine UN mediation effort

19 Feb 2013

Beijing said on Tuesday it has rejected the Philippines’ attempt to seek international arbitration over conflicting claims to territory in the South China Sea.

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PLA Navy to conduct training drills in western Pacific over Lunar New Year

9 Feb 2013

The People's Liberation Army Navy will conduct drills in the western Pacific Ocean during the Lunar New Year holiday after finishing a regular patrol mission in the South China Sea.

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PLA Navy in live-fire attack drills in East China and South China seas

18 Jan 2013

The People's Liberation Army's naval air force has carried out attack drills in both the East and South China seas in a show of force directed at countries involved in territorial disputes with...

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