| ID | 151167 |
| Title Proper | Party’s maritime power |
| Other Title Information | four roles and three-and-a-half fleets |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rajesh, M H |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | With rising contestations regarding maritime sovereignty in the Western Pacific and widening footprints,
the Chinese navy is the cynosure of strategic and military analysts. It is therefore appropriate to review
some of the major factors that influence its naval build up. This commentary serves as a primer on basic
roles and types of fleet1
and helps contextualize and complement the enormous volume of information
on the subject. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Report Vol. 53, No.1; Feb 2017: p.46-58 |
| Journal Source | China Report Vol: 53 No 1 |
| Key Words | Deterrence ; PLA Navy ; Maritime Sovereignty ; Chinese Naval Fleets ; Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile ; Hybrid Fleet Approach |