The Chinese Navy's New 'Tall Ship' May Reveal Beijing's True Intentions
China wants to convey prestige, not conquer the Pacific.
Lyle J. Goldstein is associate professor in the China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI. The opinions expressed in this analysis are his own and do not represent the official assessments of the U.S. Navy or any other agency of the U.S. government.
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