US panel: China navy power growing in the Pacific

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 23:00

A US congressional advisory panel sounded a warning today over China`s military buildup, predicting it may be able to field the largest fleet of modern submarine and combatant ships in the West Pacific by 2020.

Chinese Navy begins combat drill

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 12:45

The Chinese navy has started a combat drill in the west Pacific Ocean, the official PLA Daily reported Saturday.

Chinese admiral visits US Navy in San Diego

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 11:17

The commander of China`s navy is beginning his visit to the United States with a stop in San Diego, home of the US Navy fleet that leads the world`s largest maritime exercise.

Chinese Navy sails through island chain in Pacific

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:06

The Chinese Navy has claimed to have fulfilled a long-held dream of gaining access to the Pacific Ocean.

Chinese navy signs up Uygur Muslim women missions

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 17:48

The Chinese military has began recruiting Uygur Muslim women for its navy in what appears to be first such experiment to open up its ranks for minorities.

China defends naval exercises in South China Sea

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 20:15

China on Thursday defended its naval ships conducting training missions near Malaysia and Brunei, asserting that its navy has a right to patrol the disputed South China Sea.

Chinese navy to hold 40 drills to beef up combat preparedness

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 18:59

Amid deepening maritime disputes with some of its neighbours, Chinese navy on Thursday said it would conduct 40 military exercises this year to test its combat readiness.

Chinese Navy gets new stealth frigate

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 12:34

The Chinese navy has inducted a new generation of stealth frigate, a media report said.

Chinese Navy ships return after open sea drills

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 13:31

China`s People`s Liberation Army Navy ships completed the 18-day open-sea training exercise in the West Pacific Ocean and returned to the northern port city of Qingdao.

Chinese Navy commissions `new type` guide missile destroyer

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 19:55

Chinese Navy has commissioned a new-type guided missile destroyer which can be independently used to attack enemies` ships and submarines.

Chinese navy to train in West Pacific

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 18:40

A fleet from China`s People`s Liberation Army Navy has set off for open-sea training in the West Pacific Ocean.

Chinese Navy to `actively maintain` peace in Indian Ocean

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 21:30

Chinese Navy said it would "actively maintain" peace and stability of Indian Ocean and called for establishment of a "code of conduct" for the navies of different countries.