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	Republic of China Navy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of China Navy (中華民國海軍; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn) is the maritime branch of the armed forces of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
		The ROC Navy's primary mission is the defense of ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround it against a blockade or attack by forces of the People's Republic of China.
		The precursor to the modern ROC Navy was established as the Ministry of the Navy in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China in 1911 following the overthrow of the Qing dynasty.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Republic_of_China_Navy (626 words)

	People's Liberation Army Navy - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With Soviet assistance, the navy reorganized in 1954 and 1955 into the North Sea Fleet, East Sea Fleet, and South Sea Fleet, and a corps of admirals and other naval officers was established from the ranks of the ground forces.
		Examples of the expansion of China's blue-water naval capabilities were the 1980 recovery of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Western Pacific by a twenty-ship fleet, extended naval operations in the South China Sea in 1984 and 1985, and the visit of two naval ships to three South Asian nations in 1985.
		China has made serious headway in just the last few years by increasing the strength of its Navy with the purchase of Sovremenny class destroyers and Kilo class submarines.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/PLAN (1440 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Republic of China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Republic of China was recognized as the sole legitimate government of both Mainland China and Taiwan by the UN and many Western nations until the 1970s.
		The Republic of China was in the United Nations as one of its founding members and held China's seat on the Security Council until 1971, when it was expelled by General Assembly Resolution 2758 and replaced in all UN organs with the government of the People's Republic of China.
		China at the time was largely agrarian with most of the land, and thus the wealth, concentrated in a wide pyramid structure – much of the land was owned by a few very wealthy landowners with the general population tenant farmers who did not own land.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Republic_of_China (4654 words)

	Republic of China Marine Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of China Marine Corps (中華民國海軍陸戰隊; pinyin:Zhōnghuá Mínguó Hǎijūn Lùzhàndùi) is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy responsible for amphibious combat, counter-landing and reinforcement of the main island of Taiwan, remote islands, defense of ROCN facilities, and also functions as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve.
		Marine Corps Command is subordinate to Navy GHQ, the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the ROC President.
		During the Cold War, ROCMC units stationed on Kinmen and Matsu are rumored to have engaged in covert operations against PLA forces on the Mainland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Republic_of_China_Marine_Corps (181 words)

	LA NUEVA CUBA
		The limits on how China’s and the navy’s leaders are able to employ their new capabilities represent significant shortcomings, and success in the effort to overcome them is far from assured.
		As the PLA Navy tries to look beyond Taiwan or to decide what, even now, it should be thinking about besides that, it sees a long-term capability to secure sea and land routes for the flow of oil and natural gas, as well as other commodities, as a leading priority for China.
		China’s navy has developed in many remarkable ways, but perhaps the biggest test of maturity is the bold attempt to leap to a new status in the prestigious and unforgiving domain of nuclear submarines—where it had previously faltered.
	www.lanuevacuba.com /nuevacuba/notic-06-05-2220.htm (6354 words)

	Military Matchups: ROC News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Anchorage-class dock landing ship leased by the Republic of China Navy from the United States will be commissioned in early July, a navy officer said Tuesday.
		Republic of China Ministry of National Defense officials said on Friday that the ministry doesn't know about any Beijing plan to block the southern Taiwan port of Kaohsiung, and added that Beijing lacks the capability of doing so.
		The Republic of China Navy on Friday celebrated the arrival at the Tsoying naval base in southern Taiwan of an Anchorage-class dock landing ship (LSD) leased from the United States.
	www.emeraldesigns.com /matchup/roc_june.htm (1448 words)

	China (04/06)
		Whenever China was conquered by nomadic tribes, as it was by the Mongols in the 13th century, the conquerors sooner or later adopted the ways of the "higher" Chinese civilization and staffed the bureaucracy with Chinese.
		China is now one of the leading recipients of FDI in the world, receiving $60 billion in 2005, for a cumulative total of $623.8 billion.
		China is not a member of the Australia Group, an informal and voluntary arrangement made in 1985 to monitor developments in the proliferation of dual-use chemicals and to coordinate export controls on key dual-use chemicals and equipment with weapons applications.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/18902.htm (13114 words)

	www.China-Defense.com
		The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 037 sub-hunter patrol craft, also known by its NATO designation of Hainan class, is a reliable craft capable of performing many roles and is well-liked by its crews.
		China imported the first six of 20 300-ton Kronstadt class boats from the Soviet Union in 1956, built two from Russian kits, and the last 12 were built by Shanghai and Guangzhou Shipyards in 1957.
		He graduated from Kuomintang Navy Fujian Mawei Aviation and Submarine School and was in charge of monitoring the quality of Chinese warships brought from abroad.
	www.china-defense.com /naval/hainan_class/hainan_class_01.html (455 words)

	Republic of China [Taiwan] Navy
		The Navy's primary mission is to defend the island against a Chinese blockade and to protect Taiwan's sea lines of communication (SLOCs).
		The ROC Navy is charged with maintaining control and surveillance of the waters that surround Taiwan on all sides.
		The Navy General Headquarters is in charge of developing and maintaining the Navy's combat readiness, as well as commanding and supervising all its subordinate fleets and ground units.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/taiwan/navy-overview.htm (653 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/People's Republic of China
		The People's Republic of China has administrative control over 22 provinces (省); the government of the People's Republic of China considers Taiwan (台湾), which is actually controlled by the Republic of China, to be its 23rd province.
		Another problem China faces is the strings of avian flu outbreaks in recent years among local poultry and birds, along with a number of its citizens.
		China's traditional values were derived from the orthodox version of Confucianism/conservatism, which was taught in schools and was even part of imperial civil service examinations.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China (4753 words)

	China can only rattle the sabres [Free Republic] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		China could find itself in the role of international villain at a time when it desperately needs external support to make the transition from communism to a more open political and economic system.
		China is the enemy, it should be recognized as the enemy, and we should stop the butt-kissing and appeasement of China.
		If China was thinking about going to War whith America, they would first see that all the T-Bills they have are cashed in.....No one goes to war with investment of that size in the enemies hands.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a37becadd69a4.htm (3772 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Navy Affirms Commitment to Child Abuse Prevention WASHINGTON (NNS) -- President Bill Clinton has declared April "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and Secretary of Defense William Perry has declared it the "Month of the Military Child." The Navy also is stressing the importance of joining the national effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.
		We are proud to be part of your Navy and we salute you." Secretary Perry praised ADM Arthur for his understanding of the Navy's role in protecting national security as well as his ability to take care of people.
		The Navy is conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/news/navnews/nns95/nns95016.txt (2816 words)

	Cheng Kung [Perry] Frigate - Republic of China [Taiwan] Navy
		Taiwan plans to field a navy with an eventual strength of 25 modern frigates.
		The ROC Navy took delivery of a third missile frigate in 1995, and the fourth in early 1996.
		NAVY TO RESTORE ORDER FOR 8TH PERRY-CLASS FRIGATE [CNA Taiwan] 13 March 2000 -- The China Shipbuilding Corp. (CSBC) is preparing to resume construction of an eighth Perry-class frigate for the Republic of China Navy after the order was put on hold for two years.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rocn/cheng-kung.htm (519 words)

	Republic of China [Taiwan] Navy
		Despite the Navy's ability to refurbish and extend the service life of its vessels and equipment well beyond expectation, until recently a large portion of the fleet consists of obsolescent World War II-era ships.
		The Navy's modernization program is intended to replace its aging fleet of surface combatants with newer ships like the French-built Lafayette-class frigate and a domestically-produced variant of the U.S. Perry-class frigate.
		Construction of the Navy's first missile patrol boat was to be completed by March 1996, with the rest to be finished by 1999.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rocn/overview.htm (685 words)

	Republic of China Naval Aviation
		The Fleet Helicopter Squadron of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) was established on September 1, 1977 at Tsoying Naval Base under a program code-named "Seahawk." This unit received 12 500MD/ASWs in 1980, the 69th year since ROC was established in 1911; therefore these helicopters are all serialed 69xx.
		In an attempt to consolidate all anti-submarine aircraft, the Naval Aviation Command was established in Hualien in April 1999.
		The Group became ROCN's 1st Aviation Group, owning the 133rd and 134th Squadrons, which were formerly the 33rd and 34th Squadrons of the ROCAF, respectively.
	www.taiwanairpower.org /navy (357 words)

	LST's of the United States Navy
		She was transferred to the Republic of China Navy on 21 October 1958 where she served as Chung Ming (LST-227).
		On 29 October 1971, she was decommissioned and transferred to the Spanish Navy where she served as Martin Alvarez (L-12).
		On 15 March 1973, Whitfield County was decommissioned; and, on 17 March 1977, she was transferred to the Greek Navy where she serves as Kos (L-116).
	www.multied.com /navy/patrol/33.html (5720 words)

	Japanese Navy Ships -- Yukikaze (Destroyer, 1940)
		One of the handful of Japan's larger destroyers (out of a hundred) to survive the war in serviceable condition, she was disarmed for use bringing Japanese military personnel and civilians home from that nation's former overseas empire.
		She was then ready for display to representatives of the principal Allied powers and had previously been employed repatriating Japanese nationals from overseas.
		Taken over by China in July 1947 she had long service as the Republic of China's destroyer Tan Yang.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-fornv/japan/japsh-xz/yukikaze.htm (1066 words)

	ROC Navy's Midshipmen Cruising & Training Squadron visits Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Republic of China Navy’s Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron 2001 will visit Belize early next month for a period of three days.
		All of the members of our Navy’s Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron 2001 are excited about and proud to be part of this mission.
		The visit of ROC Navy’s Squadron to Belize at the beginning of the new century is a renewed testimony of Taiwan’s deep confidence in the steady and sustainable growth of bilateral relations between Belize and Taiwan.
	www.belize.gov.bz /features/roc_navy/welcome.html (414 words)

	Taiwan - Future Submarine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The ROC Navy is also very skeptical of the feasibility of such a plan in practice, citing concerns about the reliable sources of supply for key systems and components, as well as the availability of technology and technical assistance.
		The US Navy is fully aware that the submarines will more than likely be built at a US shipyard; the President has made the decision, and the US Navy is no position to challenge that decision.
		The ROC Navy is reportedly also exploring the possibility of obtaining (from HDW) a newer and slightly larger design than the Type 209/1400 MOD that has been the baseline design under consideration for many years.
	www.amiinter.com /samples/taiwan/TW2201.html (3124 words)

	DANFS LST 1110
		Decommissioned on 15 August 1958, San Bernardino County was transferred to the Republic of China Navy ads Chung Chiang (LST-225).
		She was struck from the Navy list on 6 February 1959.
		On 31 December of that year, she was placed in commission, in reserve; and, on 15 August 1958, she was decommissioned for transfer to the Republic of China.
	www.xmission.com /~jcander/danfs.htm (908 words)

	NEW MARINE CORPS FORCES PUT INTO SERVICE (CNA) Dec. 2, 1997 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Taipei, Dec. 2, 1997 (CNA) A squadron of landing tanks and an amphibious reconnaissance and search squadron of the Marine Corps of the Republic of China Navy was put into service Tuesday.
		The ceremony to commission the two modern squadrons, which were formed under the Navy's new program "to cut the number of commanding officers and strengthen the combat force," was officiated by Adm. Wu Shih-wen, commander-in-chief of the Navy, at the Tsuoyin naval base in southern Taiwan.
		The Navy is building a modern naval force with modern military equipment, high quality personnel, and an effective commanding system, he added.
	vikingphoenix.com /news/archives/1997/mil97116.htm (212 words)

	Gallery Destroyers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Kang Ding, Republic of China Frigate, Veteran Model 1:700 Scale, Built by Chen.
		Chen-Yang, Republic of China Destroyer, Veteran Model 1:700 Scale, Built by Chen.
		HMS Manchester D95, Type 42 Batch 3 Royal Navy Destroyer, Dragon 1:700 Scale - The Type 42 is the mainstay of the modern Royal Navy destroyer force.
	www.steelnavy.com /gallery_destroyers.htm (4875 words)

	Hawaii Navy News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		More than 800 Hawaii Sailors aboard USS Fletcher (DD 992), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) and USS Crommelin (FFG 37) said goodbye to friends and families Aug. 26 as they departed on a routine six-month deployment to the western Pacific and Arabian Gulf as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Battle Group.
		...As part of a goodwill cruise to the United States, two People’s Republic of China (PRC) navy ships will arrive here on Labor Day for a four-day visit.
		...The Straits of Malacca was the stage for several exercises, to include anti-submarine warfare, anti-air warfare, and gunnery exercises between U.S. and Royal Malaysian navies during CARAT-00.
	www.hnn.navy.mil /Archives/000901 (364 words)

	Republic of China [Taiwan] Navy
		Taiwan's navy has recently completed the acquisition of a total of 21 Perry, Knox and La Fayette class frigates equiped with modern shipboard combat systems.
		This modernization program has provided Taiwan with its greatest advantage relative to China in recent memory, though this advantage will erode over the next decade as Chinese naval modernization plans are eventually fullfilled.
		Taiwan @ World Navies Today by by Andrew Toppan
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rocn (76 words)

	Taiwan Navy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The photo is the former U.S. Navy's DD-839 Power, now the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy's DDG-923 Sheng-Yang.
		This is the LAST ex-Gearing Class DD still in active service in Taiwan.
		DDG-923 is planned to be decommissioned in 2005 or 2006, after the first two Kidd Class Destroyers (DDG-1801 Chi-Teh and DDG-1802 Ming-Teh) arrive Taiwan this winter.
	www.usspower.com /Stuff/Taiwan.htm (97 words)

	Isthmian Line -Liberty Ships -Victory Ships -WWII
		Jane's Fighting Ships lists a transport named NAN HU (ex TAIHUI
		There is no information explaining how she got from Ming Sung, a private Chinese company whose owners remained on the mainland in 1949 and put their company in Communist hands, transferring this vessel to the Republic of China Navy in Taiwan.
		The information on this page is the kind contribution of Skip Lewis.
	www.isthmianlines.com /sa_steelmotor.html (149 words)

	PLAN - USN Amphibious Side by Side Comparison - 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		By Jeff Head - Last Update: September 1, 2006
		This page provides a comparison between amphibious assault ships of the People's Republic of China Navy and those of the US Navy.
		Currently the Chinese are very rapidly increasing their numbers of small to large amphibious ships, but have no larger vessels that compare to the US Navy:
	www.jeffhead.com /redseadragon/amphib.htm (161 words)

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