Orderly replacement of legacy warships with advanced vessels highlights Chinese Navy’s growing combat capability By Guo Yuandan in Qingdao and Liu Xin in BeijingPublished: Aug 28, 2026 11:52 PM China’s Type 052 guided-missile destroyer Harbin, hull number 112, often hailed as “China’s No. 1 warship” and the lead ship of the country’s second generation of domesticallyContinue reading “China’s ‘No. 1 warship,’ Type 052 destroyer Harbin, retires after over 30 years of extraordinary service”
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Chinese navy’s destroyer Tangshan arrives in Seychelles for a friendly visit
By Wang Zixuan – Published: Jun 27, 2026 10:50 AM The guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122) attached to the 48th Chinese naval escort taskforce sails on the sea during an anti-piracy training exercise. Photo: eng.chinamil.com.cn On June 26 local time, the guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122), part of the 48th Chinese PLA naval escort taskforce,Continue reading “Chinese navy’s destroyer Tangshan arrives in Seychelles for a friendly visit”
Australia Monitors Chinese Task Group Operating in Philippine Sea
Dzirhan Mahadzir – December 5, 2025 4:32 PM The Australian Defense Force is monitoring a four-ship People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) task group operating in the Philippine Sea, officials said Wednesday. “We are aware the task group is composed of four ships, a Yushen landing helicopter dock assault, a Renhai-class cruiser, a Jiangkai-class frigate andContinue reading “Australia Monitors Chinese Task Group Operating in Philippine Sea”
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