Two Indian ships to attend China Navy anniversary

This will be for the first time Indian warships would be visiting China after the Doklam standoff.

China expands naval power, launches biggest new generation destroyer

The vessel marks a milestone in improving the nation's Navy armament system and building a strong and modern Navy.

Having a naval base in Gwadar could allow Chinese vessels to use the port for repair and maintenance of their fleet in Indian Ocean region.

There are more than 1,000 non-commissioned officers on the Liaoning, and they are the main part of China's aircraft carrier.