Over the past 15 years, the Chinese navy’s East Sea Fleet has been fortifying its military hardware in preparation for a fight against Taiwan. Along with the steady expansion of the fleet, huge investments have gone into modernizing and upgrading navy bases.
In particular, submarine bases and airport facilities have undergone major revamping. Satellite photos have [...]
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Posted by Matt in July 16th, 2008 | no comment
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An Underwater Threat
Posted by Matt in May 14th, 2008 | no comment
Published in China, Military, Asian Countries, Balance Of Power, China Threat, Chinese Navy, Deep Water, East Asia, Fanfare, Hainan Island, Indian Ocean Region, Maritime Dominance, Military Power, prosperity, Remarkable Growth, Revelations, Sanya, Sea Routes, South China Sea, submarines, Trade Routes, U S Navy, Underground Facilities, world-war-II
As America and its allies focus their diplomatic energy on the Middle East and Afghanistan, China continues to alter the balance of power in East Asia with little fanfare and even less resistance. Consider recent revelations that China has built a massive new naval base in Sanya, on Hainan Island. The strategically located base, which [...]
Imagery confirms underground nuclear sub base in China
Posted by Matt in April 19th, 2008 | no comment
High-resolution satellite imagery from Digital Globe has enabled Jane’s to confirm the construction of a major underground nuclear submarine base at Sanya, on Hainan Island off the southern coast of China.
Although Asian military sources first suggested the existence of the base to Jane’s in 2002, the satellite imagery has allowed independent verification for the [...]
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