China will initiate “small-scale wars” for its sea disputes?

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Russia to Send 4 Warships to Joint Drill with China

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Four Russian warships, as well as support vessels, warplanes, helicopters and naval infantry, will team up with Chinese naval forces in a joint exercise in April, a source in Russia’s Pacific Fleet said on Tuesday. Continue reading

An Anti-Piracy Training course starts in Chinese Navy

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China’s fast-modernizing navy is stepping up training for anti-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia in a sign of its growing long-term commitment to overseas missions. Continue reading

PLA Navy Commander Meets with Ukrainian Counterpart

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Wu Shengli, member of the Central Military Commission and commander of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), met with Admiral Maximov, the visiting commander of Ukraine Navy in Beijing on the afternoon of February 14, 2012. Continue reading

The Air Ambition of PLa Navy

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The Myth of Chinese Military Aggression

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India, China cooperate to combat pirates together

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Not withstanding the simmering tension between them, India and China have begun to cooperate in the high seas to ensure safe passage of merchant vessels with optimal use of warships from both sides, which in turn saves resources for both. Continue reading

China will expand air surveillance on seas disputed with Japan

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A Chinese maritime surveillance aircraft based in Shanghai will expand their area of coverage this year to include waters of the East China Sea disputed with Japan, according to local media. Continue reading

U.S. Naval Commander Says U.S. Working With Chinese on South China Sea Issue

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As America’s focus shifts to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is well-placed to protect national interests and connect with regional nations, Pacific Fleet’s commander, Adm. Patrick Walsh, said. Continue reading

U.S. warns Dispute in South China Sea could bring ‘state-on-state conflict’

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The U.S. Navy’s top commander in the Pacific has said disputes over oil rich waters in the South China Sea could blow up into serious military confrontations. Continue reading