This post is part of a series looking back at the top naval stories from 2022. U.S. allies and competitors both continued to expand their naval forces with the world’s largest navies investing in new hulls and capabilities. China’s Naval Development The People’s Liberation Army Navy grew its fleet with an emphasis on aircraft carriers, surface […]
The expansion of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is in many ways a logical and even forgone conclusion. China is the world’s second-largest economy; its heavy dependence on trade inevitably makes the seas of growing importance to national well-being. Yet as China’s maritime ambitions continue to expand, the U.S. is faced with a challenging task: recognizing Chinese interests without acceding to Chinese demands. How America meets this challenge will determine the future of the Asia–Pacific region and whether America’s maritime dominance will continue through the next century.
China’s Type 001 Liaoning aircraft carrier from a Chinese state TV broadcast has revealed an interesting spinning optical device mounted on the ship’s island.