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Tag: People’s Liberation Army Navy

Ending US Navy dominance?

On June 11, 2007 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan BlogLeave a comment

So suggests the headline on an FT article (subscription only) by Mure Dickie and Stephen Fidler on Chinese naval modernization that is actually more considered than the headline would suggest.Acknowledging that China is "a big beneficiary of the “Pax Americana” enforced by the US Navy that keeps its sea lanes open," the article seeks to …

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Does the PLA run China?

On May 7, 2007 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan BlogLeave a comment

Back in January, in the aftermath of revelations about China's ASAT test, I wrote that the test, which contrasted sharply with cooperative overtures by China at approximately the same time, might have been the product of the PLA's over-sized role in policy debates in Beijing.Now, over at China Confidential, Confidential Reporter asks whether "China may …

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China’s emergence at sea

On April 2, 2007 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan BlogLeave a comment

In the midst of concerns about the changing profile of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) -- as suggested by reports about China's "secret" aircraft program, discussed at Wired's Danger Room blog, and this report about China's submarine purchases sparking a maritime arms race (via NOSI) -- it is worthwhile to look closer at …

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