China’s Blue-Water Ambitions
Plans for power projection beyond first island chain proceed apace
By: Andy Wong Ming Jun
China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, recently completed its third successful sea trial on July 29. Given recent heightened naval and overall military activity as well as posturing with its two allies Russia and North Korea, all signs indicate that China’s plans for sustained naval power projection beyond the First …
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