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Tag: Type 055 destroyers

Posted inUnited States

Biden strategy could ensure China’s naval dominance

by Dave Makichuk May 31, 2021June 1, 2021

If US President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget request gains traction, it would increase the Navy’s topline budget but decrease the service’s shipbuilding funding — paving the way for China to become the world’s dominant navy. According to documents released May 28, the Department of the Navy, which includes the Marine Corps and Navy, […]

Posted inChina

Lhasa hits the waves, while America dithers

by Dave Makichuk March 9, 2021March 13, 2021
A file photo of the launch of the first ship of the Type 055 destroyer class at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai in June 2017.  Photo: PLA Daily
Posted inChina, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Wuhan

Two more PLA super destroyers launched at Dalian

by Frank Chen July 4, 2018February 18, 2020
One port, two carriers: Liaoning and her sister carrier, Type 001A, are seen at the Dalian Shipyard in May 2018. Photo: Weibo
Posted inBeijing, China, Shanghai, World

Chinese Navy slowly upgrades combat capabilities

by Asia Times staff June 22, 2018February 18, 2020
The Yinchuan, a Type 052D destroyer, is seen docking at naval base of the South Sea Fleet. Photo: Weibo
Posted inBeijing, China, Hong Kong, Shanghai

New ships boost PLA’s South Sea fleet, but weaknesses linger

by Frank Chen June 20, 2018February 18, 2020

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