Sino Talk (Joaquin Camarena)
@sinotalk.bsky.social
Former USMC intel analyst with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific region. Main focus is on PLA modernization, the CCP, and domestic Chinese politics.
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On December 16th, the Fujian aircraft carrier entered the Taiwan Strait as it sailed towards northern China. The carrier is likely heading to the Yellow Sea to conduct sea trials or other types of drills.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
On December 16th, the Fujian aircraft carrier entered the Taiwan Strait as it sailed towards northern China. The carrier is likely heading to the Yellow Sea to conduct sea trials or other types of drills.
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On December 14th, the Fujian aircraft carrier left Yulin Naval Base to conduct its second shakedown cruise.
December 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
On December 14th, the Fujian aircraft carrier left Yulin Naval Base to conduct its second shakedown cruise.
In mid-October, an artillery battalion from the People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLANMC) 4th Marine Brigade conducted a multi-day live fire exercise at the Zhurihe Combined Tactical Training Base.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
In mid-October, an artillery battalion from the People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLANMC) 4th Marine Brigade conducted a multi-day live fire exercise at the Zhurihe Combined Tactical Training Base.
In early November, the 74th Group Army’s 16th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade (HCAB) conducted a joint maritime transport exercise with the 311th Coastal Defense Brigade’s boat squadron at a training base in eastern Guangdong.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In early November, the 74th Group Army’s 16th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade (HCAB) conducted a joint maritime transport exercise with the 311th Coastal Defense Brigade’s boat squadron at a training base in eastern Guangdong.
The below post discusses the recent movements of the Liaoning Carrier Group in the Ryukyu Island Chain. The heading indicates that the carrier group could conduct operations on the Japanese mainland, specifically Honshu and Kyushu.
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Song's Defence Watch🇦🇺🇯🇵 on X: "The JSDF 🇯🇵 has released an update on the activities of the PLA aircraft carrier Liaoning group: https://t.co/6Ag6jfLS9Q. ■ Vessel 1. Kuznetsov-class (Type 001) aircraft carrier Liaoning (辽宁) (16) 2. Renhai-class (Type 055) destroyer Nanchang (南昌) (101) 3. Luyang https://t.co/sW9QMLOdzx" / X
The JSDF 🇯🇵 has released an update on the activities of the PLA aircraft carrier Liaoning group: https://t.co/6Ag6jfLS9Q. ■ Vessel 1. Kuznetsov-class (Type 001) aircraft carrier Liaoning (辽宁) (16) 2. Renhai-class (Type 055) destroyer Nanchang (南昌) (101) 3. Luyang https://t.co/sW9QMLOdzx
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December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The below post discusses the recent movements of the Liaoning Carrier Group in the Ryukyu Island Chain. The heading indicates that the carrier group could conduct operations on the Japanese mainland, specifically Honshu and Kyushu.
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Below is the link to yesterday's press conference held by Japan's Ministry of Defence, which discussed the incident involving two PLAN J-15s and JASDF F-15Js off the southeast coast of Okinawa.
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防衛省・自衛隊 on X: "①本年１２月６日（土）１６時３２分頃から１６時３５分頃までの間に、沖縄本島南東の公海上空で、中国海軍の空母「遼寧」から発艦したＪ－１５戦闘機が、当該機体に対する対領空侵犯措置を実施していた航空自衛隊のF－１５戦闘機に対して、レーダー照射を断続的に行う事案が発生しました。 https://t.co/1ZpxMPOOPC" / X
①本年１２月６日（土）１６時３２分頃から１６時３５分頃までの間に、沖縄本島南東の公海上空で、中国海軍の空母「遼寧」から発艦したＪ－１５戦闘機が、当該機体に対する対領空侵犯措置を実施していた航空自衛隊のF－１５戦闘機に対して、レーダー照射を断続的に行う事案が発生しました。 https://t.co/1ZpxMPOOPC
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December 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Below is the link to yesterday's press conference held by Japan's Ministry of Defence, which discussed the incident involving two PLAN J-15s and JASDF F-15Js off the southeast coast of Okinawa.
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The Liaoning aircraft carrier, the Type 055/Renhai class cruiser, the Nanchang, a Type 052D/Luyang III class destroyer, the Xining, and a Type 052DL destroyer, the Kaifeng, sailed into the Philippine Sea on December 6th.
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防衛省統合幕僚監部 on X: "１２／５、中国海軍クズネツォフ級空母「遼寧」が、東シナ海の海域において航行していることを確認しました。 https://t.co/CY4yegIL9h" / X
１２／５、中国海軍クズネツォフ級空母「遼寧」が、東シナ海の海域において航行していることを確認しました。 https://t.co/CY4yegIL9h
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December 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Liaoning aircraft carrier, the Type 055/Renhai class cruiser, the Nanchang, a Type 052D/Luyang III class destroyer, the Xining, and a Type 052DL destroyer, the Kaifeng, sailed into the Philippine Sea on December 6th.
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This episode should be extremely interesting, especially with the recent tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This episode should be extremely interesting, especially with the recent tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan.
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Satellite imagery by Vantor and published by Andrew Greene @thenightly.bsky.social shows the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) flotilla sailing at least 500 nautical miles (926 kilometers) north of Palau on December 3rd.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Satellite imagery by Vantor and published by Andrew Greene @thenightly.bsky.social shows the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) flotilla sailing at least 500 nautical miles (926 kilometers) north of Palau on December 3rd.
On November 28th, the Type 076/Yulan class LHA, the Sichuan, departed Jiangnan Shipyard to conduct its second sea trial. The ship conducted its first sea trial from November 13th to November 16th in waters north of Shanghai.
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
On November 28th, the Type 076/Yulan class LHA, the Sichuan, departed Jiangnan Shipyard to conduct its second sea trial. The ship conducted its first sea trial from November 13th to November 16th in waters north of Shanghai.
These ships are likely the PLAN vessels that sailed through the Ōsumi Strait in mid-November. The LHD is likely one of the amphibious ships that recently conducted exercises off the coast of China.
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Stephen Dziedzic on X: ". @StarboardIntel says it has tracked down PLA-N task group being tracked by the ADF in the Philippine Sea. They say it's approx 260 nautical miles east of the Philippines, and includes an LHD, a destroyer, a frigate and a replenishment vessel- "a significant projection of power" https://t.co/f9f0ta6yGX" / X
. @StarboardIntel says it has tracked down PLA-N task group being tracked by the ADF in the Philippine Sea. They say it's approx 260 nautical miles east of the Philippines, and includes an LHD, a destroyer, a frigate and a replenishment vessel- "a significant projection of power" https://t.co/f9f0ta6yGX
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December 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM
These ships are likely the PLAN vessels that sailed through the Ōsumi Strait in mid-November. The LHD is likely one of the amphibious ships that recently conducted exercises off the coast of China.
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On November 25th, the Shuiqiao class Landing Platform Utility (LPU) barges completed their exercise at Nantian Island, Zhejiang. The barges began the exercise on November 12th when they departed Yuhuan Naval Piers and sailed to Hepu Dasha Beach.
December 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
On November 25th, the Shuiqiao class Landing Platform Utility (LPU) barges completed their exercise at Nantian Island, Zhejiang. The barges began the exercise on November 12th when they departed Yuhuan Naval Piers and sailed to Hepu Dasha Beach.
In mid-November, the Type 052DL/Luyang III class destroyer, the Guilin, completed repairs after its hull was damaged due to a collision with the China Coast Guard (CCG) Jiangdao Mod class patrol cutter, the Nanyu, near Scarborough Shoal in August 2025.
November 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In mid-November, the Type 052DL/Luyang III class destroyer, the Guilin, completed repairs after its hull was damaged due to a collision with the China Coast Guard (CCG) Jiangdao Mod class patrol cutter, the Nanyu, near Scarborough Shoal in August 2025.
In late November, video appeared of a Type 721II/Yupen class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) sailing at approximately 6 knots in a harbor while carrying four 32-round 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MLRS), three painted sky blue and one in olive green, mounted on its deck.
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In late November, video appeared of a Type 721II/Yupen class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) sailing at approximately 6 knots in a harbor while carrying four 32-round 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MLRS), three painted sky blue and one in olive green, mounted on its deck.
On November 5th, China commissioned the Fujian aircraft carrier at Sanya, Hainan.
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On November 5th, China commissioned the Fujian aircraft carrier at Sanya, Hainan.
In 2021, China introduced the Type 21 combat boots to provide the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed Police (PAP) with a modern replacement to the Type 07 boots.
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In 2021, China introduced the Type 21 combat boots to provide the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed Police (PAP) with a modern replacement to the Type 07 boots.
In early November, an image of a new LCM was shown in an issue of a Chinese magazine.
November 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In early November, an image of a new LCM was shown in an issue of a Chinese magazine.
The Type 076 returned to Jiangnan Shipyard after completing its first sea trial, which involved conducting tests of the LHA's various systems.
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China Military Bugle on X: "At about 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2025, the #Type076 #AmphibiousAssaultShip #Sichuan attached to Chinese #PLA #Navy completed its first three-day navigation test mission and returned to the shipyard dock. During the sea trial, a series of tests were conducted on the power, electrical https://t.co/AYeaBxk3EC" / X
At about 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2025, the #Type076 #AmphibiousAssaultShip #Sichuan attached to Chinese #PLA #Navy completed its first three-day navigation test mission and returned to the shipyard dock. During the sea trial, a series of tests were conducted on the power, electrical https://t.co/AYeaBxk3EC
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November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Type 076 returned to Jiangnan Shipyard after completing its first sea trial, which involved conducting tests of the LHA's various systems.
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I gave some comments and analysis about the Fujian aircraft carrier, the differences between it and its predecessors, and how the carrier ties into China’s naval strategy.
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China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific
The Fujian and its strike group represent a strategic game changer that will bring Beijing closer to its goal of eroding U.S. maritime primacy in its backyard.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I gave some comments and analysis about the Fujian aircraft carrier, the differences between it and its predecessors, and how the carrier ties into China’s naval strategy.
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In early November, two images emerged that showed an HQ-13 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system mounted on top of a ZBD-05B chassis.
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
In early November, two images emerged that showed an HQ-13 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system mounted on top of a ZBD-05B chassis.
On October 24th, the 18th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress released an announcement establishing October 25th as Taiwan Retrocession Memorial Day.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
On October 24th, the 18th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress released an announcement establishing October 25th as Taiwan Retrocession Memorial Day.
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The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
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The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
China loves teasing China watchers with the video and other media from the Fujian’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th. The government should announce the carrier’s commissioning tomorrow though.
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China Military Bugle on X: "We want U https://t.co/xfZlsbqKHJ" / X
We want U https://t.co/xfZlsbqKHJ
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November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
China loves teasing China watchers with the video and other media from the Fujian’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th. The government should announce the carrier’s commissioning tomorrow though.
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On November 5th, SAR imagery from @esa.int indicated that the Shuiqiao class Landing Platform Utility (LPU) barges returned to Yuhuan Naval Piers after completing a 21-day exercise at Hepu Dasha Beach, located on Nantian Island.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
On November 5th, SAR imagery from @esa.int indicated that the Shuiqiao class Landing Platform Utility (LPU) barges returned to Yuhuan Naval Piers after completing a 21-day exercise at Hepu Dasha Beach, located on Nantian Island.