Sino Talk (Joaquin Camarena)
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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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The Fujian conducted limited flight operations when the ship was north of Shanghai on December 17th, with at least one J-15T aircraft seen approaching the carrier to land.
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Fujian conducted limited flight operations when the ship was north of Shanghai on December 17th, with at least one J-15T aircraft seen approaching the carrier to land.
On December 18th, the Fujian aircraft carrier arrived at Huangdao Naval Base and is likely berthed opposite the Liaoning.
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On December 18th, the Fujian aircraft carrier arrived at Huangdao Naval Base and is likely berthed opposite the Liaoning.
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.
The SPH will also enable the PLANMC to consolidate its maintenance requirements by reducing the number of artillery systems it uses from two to one.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The SPH will also enable the PLANMC to consolidate its maintenance requirements by reducing the number of artillery systems it uses from two to one.
The landing site’s limited space means that the PLANMC cannot deploy multiple types of artillery to the locations without the risk of them being destroyed by enemy fire or delaying breakout operations.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The landing site’s limited space means that the PLANMC cannot deploy multiple types of artillery to the locations without the risk of them being destroyed by enemy fire or delaying breakout operations.
The PCL-181 SPH will significantly improve the PLANMC’s fire support capability while consolidating both its logistical and maintenance supply chains. Furthermore, the PCL-181 demonstrates the PLANMC’s ability to modernize its brigades to enable the units to be more combat effective.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The PCL-181 SPH will significantly improve the PLANMC’s fire support capability while consolidating both its logistical and maintenance supply chains. Furthermore, the PCL-181 demonstrates the PLANMC’s ability to modernize its brigades to enable the units to be more combat effective.
The PCL-181 has a range of between 17 miles and 45 miles (27 and 72 kilometers) depending on the type of round used. The SPH has a continuous rate of fire of 6–8 rounds per minute and uses both guided and unguided rounds.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The PCL-181 has a range of between 17 miles and 45 miles (27 and 72 kilometers) depending on the type of round used. The SPH has a continuous rate of fire of 6–8 rounds per minute and uses both guided and unguided rounds.
The battalion used the PCL-181 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) during the exercise. The PCL-181 indicates that the brigade completed the transition from the PL-66 152mm towed howitzers and PLZ-07B 122mm tracked SPH.
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The battalion used the PCL-181 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) during the exercise. The PCL-181 indicates that the brigade completed the transition from the PL-66 152mm towed howitzers and PLZ-07B 122mm tracked SPH.
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.
For example, veterans who previously served on Type 271IIIAs and other landing craft can be recalled to crew RoRo ships as well as other vessels that would be used to transport vehicles and equipment to beachheads.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
For example, veterans who previously served on Type 271IIIAs and other landing craft can be recalled to crew RoRo ships as well as other vessels that would be used to transport vehicles and equipment to beachheads.
The units would need training to become proficient in how to conduct these tasks effectively. Additionally, the personnel must possess the knowledge necessary to resolve any malfunctions that may arise during operations.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The units would need training to become proficient in how to conduct these tasks effectively. Additionally, the personnel must possess the knowledge necessary to resolve any malfunctions that may arise during operations.
The drills allow the PLA to train its brigades in how to load and unload landing craft and to place armored vehicles in staging areas under combat conditions. The training is important because of the complexity associated with amphibious logistical operations.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The drills allow the PLA to train its brigades in how to load and unload landing craft and to place armored vehicles in staging areas under combat conditions. The training is important because of the complexity associated with amphibious logistical operations.
The exercise allows People’s Liberation Army Army (PLAA) units to train in logistical operations involving LSMs and other types of landing craft under realistic combat conditions.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The exercise allows People’s Liberation Army Army (PLAA) units to train in logistical operations involving LSMs and other types of landing craft under realistic combat conditions.
For instance, the drill simulated notional enemies firing at or approaching the unit’s staging area, which forced the units to accelerate loading and go to General Quarters as they departed the location.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
For instance, the drill simulated notional enemies firing at or approaching the unit’s staging area, which forced the units to accelerate loading and go to General Quarters as they departed the location.
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.
A Type 901/Fuyu class fast resupply ship, the Hulunhu, also departed the naval base on December 7th, which indicates that the Liaoning carrier group would conduct a long range mission.
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A Type 901/Fuyu class fast resupply ship, the Hulunhu, also departed the naval base on December 7th, which indicates that the Liaoning carrier group would conduct a long range mission.
The PLAN would use the flotilla to gain further insight in conducting long-range voyages in the Western Pacific by utilizing coordinated training drills.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The PLAN would use the flotilla to gain further insight in conducting long-range voyages in the Western Pacific by utilizing coordinated training drills.
Furthermore, the second cruise would demonstrate to Australia that China is capable of conducting similar naval voyages to the ones that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducts near the country’s coast and the Taiwan Strait.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Furthermore, the second cruise would demonstrate to Australia that China is capable of conducting similar naval voyages to the ones that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducts near the country’s coast and the Taiwan Strait.
China would likely send the flotilla to conduct a voyage similar to the one the PLAN completed in February and March 2025. The flotilla’s voyage in the Western Pacific allows the PLAN to continue to gain experience in conducting long-range naval cruises.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
China would likely send the flotilla to conduct a voyage similar to the one the PLAN completed in February and March 2025. The flotilla’s voyage in the Western Pacific allows the PLAN to continue to gain experience in conducting long-range naval cruises.
A likely Z-18J Airborne Early Warning helicopter was also seen flying near the flotilla.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A likely Z-18J Airborne Early Warning helicopter was also seen flying near the flotilla.
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.
Additionally, the PLAN can leverage the KVD-002’s payload capacity and Type 076’s communications capabilities to act as nodes to enable the rapid sharing of information between landing and naval forces.
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Additionally, the PLAN can leverage the KVD-002’s payload capacity and Type 076’s communications capabilities to act as nodes to enable the rapid sharing of information between landing and naval forces.
The PLAN will leverage the KVD-002’s characteristics, such as its ability to operate for up to 50 hours and carry increased payloads, to support amphibious operations.
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The PLAN will leverage the KVD-002’s characteristics, such as its ability to operate for up to 50 hours and carry increased payloads, to support amphibious operations.
The KVD-002 would enable the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) to effectively support amphibious landings using the ship once the drone and LHA become operational.
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The KVD-002 would enable the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) to effectively support amphibious landings using the ship once the drone and LHA become operational.