Ryan D. Martinson

Nov 4, 2024 | warontherocks.com | Ryan D. Martinson

The China Coast Guard cutters Meishan and Xiushan slipped into port on Oct. 17, ending a dramatic 35-day deployment that brought them from the East China Sea to the Sea of Japan, the North Pacific, the Bering Sea, and, ultimately, the Arctic Ocean — and back again. The deployment, which occurred as part of a bilateral engagement with the Russian Maritime Border Guard, made news in China for two main reasons, both superlatives.

Aug 28, 2024 | rusi.org | Ryan D. Martinson

RUSI JournalVOLUME 169ISSUE 3members onlyRyan D MartinsonLong ReadThe People’s Liberation Army Navy uses wargaming to train and educate officers for future high-end naval combat – but the approach has several drawbacks. Please wait while we verify your account can view this article. keywordsWRITTEN BYMedia EnquiriesJack BellMedia Relations Manager+44 (0)7917 373 069Media EnquiriesJack BellMedia Relations Manager+44 (0)7917 373 069

Aug 2, 2024 | channel16.dryadglobal.com | Ryan D. Martinson

Over the past 25 years, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved from a predominantly army-centric force with a modest coastal navy into the foremost naval power in Asia. This transformation is attributed to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) sustained investment in the PLA Navy, aiming to achieve the “Great Rejuvenation” of China under General Secretary Xi Jinping's directive. This shift underscores the CCP's strategic focus on maritime power to bolster national rejuvenation goals.

Jul 10, 2024 | channel16.dryadglobal.com | Ryan D. Martinson

China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South China Sea. The militia's activities have intensified, exemplified by the swarming of Scarborough Shoal by Chinese fishing boats in May 2024.

Jun 18, 2024 | channel16.dryadglobal.com | Ryan D. Martinson

The People's Republic of China has registered 26 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to operate in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Convention Area, marking the first such deployment. The WCPFC oversees 20% of the globe, including significant strategic zones known as the First, Second, and Third Island Chains. This move allows the CCG to legally board foreign fishing vessels in these critical waters, enhancing China's maritime presence.