People's Liberation Army Navy - Wikipedia
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), [a] also known as the PLA Navy, People's Navy or simply Chinese Navy, is the naval warfare branch of the People's Liberation Army, the national …
China's navy is expanding at breakneck speed - and catching up …
Aug 31, 2025 · There are still limits on China's naval rise. Beijing may have more ships, but it only has two operational aircraft carriers, and its navy has far fewer submarines than the US.
Mapped: Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Reaches US Doorstep
Dec 8, 2025 · A Chinese naval hospital ship has reached the Caribbean—where the United States maintains a strong military presence amid tensions with Venezuela—following a long …
People's Liberation Army Navy - Fleet Inventory 2025
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China is the naval branch of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and one of the largest naval forces globally. Its primary mission is to protect …
Modern Chinese Warships - Naval Encyclopedia
Since 1990 and the end of the bipolar threat, China has the ambition to create a blue water navy of such importance that it is rated nowadays the #1 concern for global American Strategic …
100 Ships at Sea: Strategic Observations on the Chinese Navy’s …
Dec 9, 2025 · The PLAN’s deployments – the biggest to date – stretched from the southern Yellow Sea through the East and South China Seas and deep into the Western Pacific.
Navy secretary warns shipyards must ‘act like we’re at war’ as China…
6 days ago · Navy secretary warns U.S. must prepare for conflict with wartime urgency as service launches office to slash weapons development timelines and fix delays.
Chinese Navy Archives - Naval News
Aug 5, 2025 · Significant developments in China’s naval aviation are continuing into 2025. Naval News takes a closer look at the latest milestones and examines the emerging trends
China’s Navy: 6 Aircraft Carriers and 370 Warships by 2030
Dec 19, 2024 · Key Points: The U.S. Department of Defense’s 2024 report to Congress highlights China’s rapidly growing naval power. With a battle force exceeding 370 ships and plans for six …
China’s navy: Latest News and Updates - South China Morning Post
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.