China’s Past Participation in RIMPAC Didn’t Yield Intended Benefits of Easing Tensions
When the U.S. military first invited China to participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific naval exercise, it hoped…
First Chinese-built Carrier Returns from Successful Sea Trials
China’s first domestically built carrier has returned from its first set of sea trials last week, according to photos released…
First Chinese Domestic Aircraft Carrier Leaves Yard for Sea Trials
China’s first homebuilt aircraft carrier has left for its first set of sea trials on Sunday, according to state-controlled media.…
Panel: China Ratcheting Up Military Pressure Toward Taiwan
China looks at Taiwan like Russia looked at Crimea, a key territory to control in asserting its power in the…
Expert: U.S. Should See China as ‘Number One’ Adversary, Not Trading Partner
The People’s Republic China needs to be seen by the United States as its principal potential adversary in the years…
Report on China Naval Modernization and Implications for the U.S. Navy
The following is the Aug. 18, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities —…
Navy Identifies Missing USS Stethem Sailor as Lt. Steven D. Hopkins
The sailor who went missing from guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG-63) earlier this week in the South China Sea has…
Search for Missing USS Stethem Sailor Called Off After 79-Hour Search By US, Japan, China
The Navy suspended its search for a missile sailor assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG-63) at 4 p.m. Japan…
Beijing Accuses U.S. Navy Surveillance Aircraft of Operating Unsafely; Repeats Call for U.S. to Stop Surveillance Flights Near China
Beijing accused a U.S. Navy surveillance plane of acting unsafely during a Sunday intercept by People’s Liberation Army Air Force…
Guided Missile Destroyer USS Sterett Makes Chinese Port Visit
A U.S. guided missile destroyer has pulled into southern China as part of a planned port visit with the People’s…