In this episode, Andrew Erickson joins us to discuss China’s recent efforts to modernize its navy and expand its naval fleet. He assesses China’s current naval capabilities relative to other countries and examines the future prospects of China’s naval modernization. He also touches on China’s commercial and military shipbuilding activities in addition to the evolution of China’s aircraft carrier program and its future trajectory.
Keyword:People’s Liberation Army
U.S.-China Military Ties: A Conversation with Phillip C. Saunders
In this episode, Dr. Saunders joins us to discuss U.S.-China military cooperation and dialog in light of strategic competition.
The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think
To shed light on the scope and impact of China’s sweeping military purges, the CSIS China Power Project constructed a database of over 100 senior officers who have been purged or potentially purged since 2022. This feature report summarizes insights from the data and reveals that the purges are far more extensive than previously understood.
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025
Analysis of open-source data shows that China’s military activities in the Indo-Pacific region increased in both operational tempo and geographical reach.
How Advanced Is China’s Third Aircraft Carrier?
On November 5, 2025, China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, named Fujian, into its navy. This page provides key details about the carrier.
How Deep Are China-Russia Military Ties?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about the deep military ties shared between China and Russia. This ChinaPower feature analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of China-Russia military relations, focusing on arms sales and joint military exercises.
Measures Short of Invasion: How China Could Threaten Peace in the Taiwan Strait
This three-part series examines Beijing’s options besides an invasion to coerce, punish, or annex Taiwan. The first two reports map out how China can quarantine and blockade the island. The third report provides groundbreaking data on the importance of the Taiwan Strait to global commerce.
Series: The Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
This ChinaPower series closely examines developments surrounding the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis.