China's New Navy. The Evolution of PLAN from the People's Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War

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Xiaobing Li traces the evolution of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by examining its adaptation, modernization, and setbacks over the past sixty years. Based on newly available Chinese sources and personal interviews with retired generals, admirals, and PLA officers, the work offers a rich Chinese perspective on PLAN warfighting history.

Contents
List of Maps
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
Note on Transliteration
Introduction. Operation and Transformation
Chapter 1. Light Navy for Coastal Defense
Chapter 2. “Limited Naval Wars” in the Taiwan Strait
Chapter 3. Naval Strategy and Combat Experience
Chapter 4. The Vietnam War and South China Sea
Chapter 5. Reform and New Strategy
Chapter 6. Sea Power in the Blue Water
Conclusion. Xi’s New Navy
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index