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China’s navy

China’s navy
Latest news and updates on the People’s Liberation Army Navy, including military drills, the development of warships and aircraft carriers, spending, reforms and modernisation.
Photos of China’s new 155mm weapon mounted on the bow of a test vessel have recently emerged on Chinese social media. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

China’s 155mm naval gun on test vessel signals boost to amphibious landing power

The weapon – reportedly capable of firing guided munitions – represents a significant upgrade for PLA Navy.

Mainland China

Why Chinese navy still trails the US in high-stakes game of underwater recovery

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China's military weapons

China’s growing military power

China's military weapons

Shandong’s use of PLA dry dock near South China Sea suggests carrier milestone

China may avoid a ‘carrier gap’ and could support carrier operations along the Indian Ocean to the Middle East and beyond, analysts say.

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Analysis by a US geospatial intelligence company says satellite imagery shows the first use by a Chinese aircraft carrier of a new dry dock near the South China Sea. Photo: AllSource Analysis
US-China relations

What Chinese navy’s first Uruguay port call reveals about Beijing’s ambitions

Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.

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China's military weapons

New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles

Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.

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US-China relations

‘Wartime footing’: US Navy chief unveils Trump’s Golden Fleet shipbuilding push

John Phelan says it is essential that America matches China’s superior production capacity and manufacturing workforce.

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US President Donald Trump announces plans for a new class of warships called the Golden Fleet at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in December. Photo: AFP
Espionage

Former US Navy sailor gets 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact

Jinchao Wei, 25, provided information about the USS Essex and other ships in exchange for about US$12,000.

The Philippines

Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea

Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters.

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China’s military

US Navy aircraft crashes offer lessons for PLA carrier operations, analysts say

Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and training.

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Two US Navy aircraft based on the USS Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within half an hour of each other in October. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?

Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.

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US President Donald Trump announces plans for a new class of warships bearing his name at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. Photo: AFP
China’s military drills

Japan keeps tabs on 4 Chinese navy ships near Okinawa after weekend stand-off

China’s ‘capabilities in long-range, unmanned combat operations mean we can neutralise any threat with precision’, commentator tells CCTV.

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South China Sea

Opinion | How does China’s modernising navy stack up against the US seventh fleet?

Between what the US can sustain in the region vs what China can concentrate near its shores, the calculation increasingly favours Beijing.

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China-Japan relations

3 PLA warships sailed past Japan amid row over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

Type 055 destroyer among PLA vessels to transit Osumi Strait days after Beijing criticised Japanese leader, defence ministry in Tokyo says.

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Tokyo says a Chinese Type 055 destroyer was among three PLA warships to travel past the south of Japan on Tuesday. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

Images suggest China is building its first nuclear-powered carrier

War Zone report says hull of Type 004 being built in Dalian has what might be a reactor containment structure.

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China’s new Type 004 aircraft carrier is under construction at the Dalian shipyard in the northeastern province of Liaoning. Photo: X/Tokcoslsp
Fujian Type 003 aircraft carrier

Is PLA aviator Cui Yuzhong on track to be the Chinese navy’s new commander?

Vice-Admiral Cui was seen briefing the president at the commissioning of the Fujian aircraft carrier last week.

China’s aircraft carriers

China’s third aircraft carrier enters service

The Fujian, China’s first self-developed aircraft carrier, entered service on Wednesday after about 18 months of sea trials. The vessel launches planes with electromagnetic catapults, a technology previously only used by the US.

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China's military weapons

Is China’s new Type 076 drone carrier starting key catapult test?

Claims have appeared on Chinese social media that PLA’s most advanced amphibious warship, the Sichuan, has been undergoing systems testing.

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Pictures have appeared on Chinese social media, increasing speculation that China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is taking part in advanced electromagnetic catapult trials. Photo: Handout
TikTok

Trump’s TikTok sign-off, China climate target, Zijin Gold IPO

This week: Trump approves planned US TikTok deal, Xi unveils 2035 emissions targets, super typhoon batters Hong Kong. Next week: September PMI, golden week travel rush, K-type tech visa, world’s biggest indoor ski centre opens and more.

China’s aircraft carriers

Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier

In a boost to naval power, fighter takes off via vessel’s electromagnetic catapults for first time.

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Will the Fujian aircraft carrier find its home port in the South China Sea?

If based at Sanya, as expected, two of China’s three active carriers will be stationed at Southern Theatre Command base.

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China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to be commission soon, after last week leaving its shipbuilding yard in Shanghai for “scientific research experiments and training missions”. Photo: Xinhua via AP
China's military weapons

China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service

Images on social media hint at the advanced aircraft carrier’s impending commission.

Some believe the Fujian may be sailing to Sanya, a key military port in south China. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

While the PLA was on parade in Beijing, its navy patrolled the South China Sea

Southern Theatre Command were on high alert ‘to safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests’.

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China’s military

China’s display of military might adds muscle to Xi diplomacy

More than 10,000 troops and an array of cutting-edge weaponry paraded through Beijing, commemorating the end of World War II and showing off China’s growing military strength.

China-Japan relations

Chinese missile destroyer seen passing Japanese island in East China Sea: Tokyo

China’s Type 052D warship and replenishment vessel nearly circled Japanese archipelago in a month-long sailing, Japan defence ministry says.

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The Japanese defence ministry says the Chinese Navy’s Type 052D guided missile destroyer and its replenishment ship were spotted about 120km east of Miyako island on Sunday. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Philippines warns China not to cross ‘red line’ over grounded warship

The Philippine military says it has noted a surge in Chinese maritime activity near BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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Chinese vessels, some mounted with armaments, are seen close to Philippine warship BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea on August 20. Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines/AP
South China Sea

Beijing slams Philippine ships in first comment on South China Sea collision

Philippine vessels ‘severely jeopardised’ safety of Chinese ship crew after ‘illegally entering’ disputed waters, defence ministry says.

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South China Sea

Collision between Chinese ships expected to escalate tension in South China Sea

Analysts predict China will move to restore its image at sea while ramping up exercises to improve navy-coastguard coordination.

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