People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)
"Listen to the Party's Command, Fight to Win"
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About the Navy
PLAN is a rapidly modernizing maritime force that has achieved numerical superiority, aiming to dominate the first and second island chains while evolving into a global blue-water navy.
Strategic Role
"Strengthening A2/AD capabilities within the first island chain, ensuring sovereignty in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, and protecting global interests through 'Far-Seas Protection' doctrine."
Strengths
World's largest shipbuilding capacity and modernization speed
Advanced Type 055 class guided-missile destroyers (Cruiser-level)
Rapidly growing aircraft carrier program and EMALS technology
Comprehensive A2/AD architecture for regional sea control
Diversity of nuclear and conventional submarine fleet
Operational Commands
South China Sea
Taiwan Strait and East China Sea
Western Pacific Ocean (First and Second Island Chains)
Indian Ocean and Djibouti Logistics Base
Navy Specifications
Headquarters
Beijing
Commander
Commander of the PLAN (Admiral)
Established
1949
Personnel
240,000 - 260,000
Active Ships
350 - 400
Aircraft
700 - 850
Number of Bases
20 - 30
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