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tive attack submarines, many more replenishment and refueling
vessels, and other naval instruments to defend Beijing’s overseas
interests.” Richard Weitz, “Operation Somalia: China’s First Expeditionary
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38.
198. Robert S. Ross, “China’s Naval Nationalism: Sources,
Prospects, and the U.S. Response,” International Security, Vol. 34,
No. 2, Fall 2009, p. 46.
199. 高月 (Gao Yue), “海权, 能源 与安全” ("Maritime Rights,
Resources, and Security"), 现代舰船 (Modern Ships), December
2004), p. 7.
200. According to Scott Bray, “much of (the) ‘remarkable rate’
of capability growth for the surface combatant force is the result
of improved ASCM range and performance. Similar ASCM improvements
also impact the submarine force, naval air force, and
coastal defense forces. ASBM development has progressed at a
remarkable rate as well. . . . China is developing the world’s first
ballistic missile for targeting ships at sea. China has elements of
an OTH network already in place and is working to expand its
horizon, timeliness and accuracy. . . . In a little over a decade,
China has taken the ASBM program from the conceptual phase to
nearing an operational capability.” Quotation obtained from ONI
Public Affairs Office.
201. 吴胜利, 胡彦林 (Wu Shengli, PLAN com mander) and Hu
Yanlin (PLAN political commissar), edited by Wang Chuanzhi,
“锻造适应我军历史使命要求的强大人民海军” (“Building a Powerful
People’s Navy That Meets the Requirements of the Historical
Mission for Our Army”), 求是 (Seeking Truth), No. 14, July 16,
2007, p. 72, OSC CPP20070716710027. “A New Voyage Toward
Scientific Development—Central Military Commission Member
and Navy Commander Wu Shengli Answers Questions From Jiefangjun
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202 . See, for example, Yang Yi, “Thirty Years of Tremendous
Change in the PLA,” Contemporary International Relations, Vol. 19,
No. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 1-8.
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