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COMMENTARY · SCMP — Tech English(EN) · 1d

Breaking the chain? Why Hainan holds the key to survival for China’s aircraft carriers

China's aircraft carrier base in Hainan is strategically vital for the PLA Navy's survivability and its ability to counter US influence along the first island chain. The Sanya naval complex, home to the advanced Fujian and the Shandong carriers, provides crucial maneuvering space and support facilities. This positioning is also seen as key to supporting a potential maritime blockade of Taiwan during a conflict. AI
- Taiwan
- US
- Shandong
- Hainan
- Liaoning
- first island chain
- Qingdao
- Fujian
RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) · 4d

China’s vast new canal link to Southeast Asia set to open earlier than expected

China's ambitious Pinglu Canal project, a $10 billion waterway designed to connect inland regions to the Gulf of Tonkin, is nearing completion and is scheduled for trial operations by September. This 134km canal aims to provide more efficient sea access for China's less developed inland areas, thereby boosting trade with Southeast Asian nations, which have become a crucial market for China. The initial shipping route will connect Nanning to Hainan's Yangpu Port, coinciding with the 23rd China-Asean Expo. AI

Breaking the chain? Why Hainan holds the key to survival for China’s aircraft carriers