All ships and submarines currently in commission with the Navy were built in China, with the exception of Sovremenny-class destroyers, Kilo-class submarines and aircraft carrier Liaoning, as these vessels originated from either Russia or Ukraine.

The Republic of China Marine Corps functions as a branch of the Navy. The ship prefix for ROCN combatants is ROCS (Republic of China Ship); an older usage is CNS (Chinese Navy Ship). ROCN also avoids giving ships hull numbers that add up to or end at "4", as the Chinese pronunciation of the number 4 is close to the pronunciation of "death".

As of 2018, the Chinese navy operates over 496 combat ships and 232 various auxiliary vessels and counts 255,000 seamen in its ranks. The Chinese Navy also employ more than 710 naval aircraft, including fighters, bombers and electronic warfare aircraft.

Warships, submarines, logistical vessels and related watercraft currently in service with the Chinese Navy.

Jun 5, 2024 · China’s rapid military buildup has left the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) poised to overtake the U.S. Navy in several measures of maritime might more quickly than sometimes assumed. If China continues to expand its fleet at the current pace and the United States does not revitalize its shipbuilding industry, China will grow ...

Oct 8, 2024 · The PLAN’s ability to project power and conduct expeditionary operations has significantly improved in recent years. The induction of aircraft carriers and the development of amphibious assault ships have enhanced the navy’s capability to deploy and sustain forces far from Chinese shores. The Chinese Navy's expeditionary forces include:

2 days ago · “China is constructing a huge fleet of dual-use ships — commercial vessels that could be easily requisitioned for military use when needed,” Dr. Salisbury told the outlet. 3

Mar 6, 2025 · Australia has made sure the world is aware of China’s movements in international waters in the South Pacific, issuing daily location updates from trailing Australian Navy ships and spy planes.

Jan 28, 2025 · According to statistics, as of January 31, 2023, the Chinese Navy has a total of more than 300 first-line warships, with a total tonnage of more than 2.4 million tons (excluding auxiliary ships). Among them, there are a total of 101 main battleships, including:

5 days ago · The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States. INDONESIA February 11 A Chinese navy ...