China's SCS Strategy Thread
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In reality no reason why they couldn't, it all complies with Internation Maritime Law. They could have gone through the Bass Strait if they wished, just another international maritime route like the SCS or Taiwan Strait.
The same mentality as Indians, its just that the colonial power never left the Philippines
There's a term for this mentality, and ironically its been taught to us back in grade school within Philippines, its called Colonial Mentality.
According to the , the rumored submarine is capable of launching hypersonic missiles per the original 舰船知识 article:
Assuming this claim is accurate, then the rumored submarine is most likely equipped with VLS cells capable of launching the YJ-21 or something else along those lines.
I believe the 舰船知识 article in question is titled 从武汉新潜艇看中国常规潜艇新技术发展 and might be available or summarized on , if someone with an account can help pull it.
Will probably provide more details and clarity than the SCMP article on an article.
I don't think 舰船知识 should be taken as the go-to source for PLA-related developments. They are great reference materials for sure, great CG graphics as well - But only till that.
In the meantime, rumors from the grapevine deemed (at least somewhat) reliable some years ago mentioned that the SSK-N does not have VLS tubes. The SSK-N is claimed to be equipped with EM torpedo tubes, however.
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I haven't touched a copy of 舰船知识 in over two decades, so I'm happy to defer to more informed voices familiar with said magazine as it exists now.
However, I am curious what makes 舰船知识 a less than reliable source, especially considering its subordination under CSSC?
The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted combat readiness patrols and alert operations in the territorial waters and airspace of Huangyan Island and surrounding areas.
On February 27, the PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols and alert operations in China's Huangyan Island territorial waters/airspace and adjacent areas. Since February, theater command troops have continued to strengthen patrols and vigilance in the waters and airspace around Huangyan Island, further enhancing control over relevant maritime and airspace areas, resolutely defending national sovereignty and security, and firmly safeguarding peace and stability in the South China Sea region.
The China Coast Guard conducted law enforcement patrols in Huangyan Island territorial waters and surrounding areas
On February 27, the China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island and adjacent areas. Since February, the China Coast Guard has continuously strengthened patrol enforcement in Huangyan Island's territorial waters and surrounding areas, routinely organizing three-dimensional (sea and air) patrols and control operations. In accordance with laws and regulations, they have conducted tracking and monitoring, issued warnings and expulsions, performed boarding inspections and detentions, further strengthening control over relevant maritime areas and resolutely safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
On February 27, the PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols and alert operations in China's Huangyan Island territorial waters/airspace and adjacent areas. Since February, theater command troops have continued to strengthen patrols and vigilance in the waters and airspace around Huangyan Island, further enhancing control over relevant maritime and airspace areas, resolutely defending national sovereignty and security, and firmly safeguarding peace and stability in the South China Sea region.
The China Coast Guard conducted law enforcement patrols in Huangyan Island territorial waters and surrounding areas
On February 27, the China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island and adjacent areas. Since February, the China Coast Guard has continuously strengthened patrol enforcement in Huangyan Island's territorial waters and surrounding areas, routinely organizing three-dimensional (sea and air) patrols and control operations. In accordance with laws and regulations, they have conducted tracking and monitoring, issued warnings and expulsions, performed boarding inspections and detentions, further strengthening control over relevant maritime areas and resolutely safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
"The Ministry of National Defense (CN) has asked the Philippines to stop fabricating false narratives, said its spokesman Wu Qian at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday."
It's more that 舰船知识 is a good reference material on the general development of the PLA, especially with their CG illustrations. However, they are by no means authoritative (official) announcements or indications on what the PLA would adopt for their WIP/next-generation platforms and equipment.