China is expanding its military reach and presence within the three Pacific island chains with the world's largest navy.

has conquered the First Island Chain—China’s first order of business in any future Indo-Pacific conflict—the Type 004 will be used by the PLAN to project power into the Pacific Ocean proper.

The islands form a key link in the so-called first island chain, a strategic barrier to China’s navy in the event of a conflict. “The ministry is working to purchase approximately 37 acres on ...

WASHINGTON -- On his first trip to the Indo-Pacific as U.S. defense secretary last week, Pete Hegseth embraced America's alliances and reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining robust deterrence in the ...