RNSSC monthly digest June 2024

Highlights this month China has yet to prove itself a sea power, just look at the Red Sea Article, Royal Society for Asian Affairs  Andrew Ward | 2024 In his article, Andrew Ward argues that merely having a large navy is insufficient for China to be considered a true sea power. Despite the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) now surpassing the US Navy in size, China lacks crucial elements such as operational experience, tactical skills, and reliable technology. The recent Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea highlight China’s missed opportunity to assert its naval prowess.…