Chinese fishing boats

China’s Shadow Fishing Fleet Emerges Covert Naval Force, Raising Blockade Fears Across Indo-Pacific

China is rapidly expanding its reach across the Indo-Pacific, deploying a shadow fleet of nominally civilian fishing vessels as a covert extension of the People’s Liberation Army Navy — the world’s largest naval force by hull count. By weaponizing hundreds...
China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...