Sino Talk (Joaquin Camarena)
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Former USMC intel analyst with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific region. Main focus is on PLA modernization, the CCP, and domestic Chinese politics.
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The CRD's failure to withstand small arms fire demonstrates its limited capability in certain roles, such as combat engineering and fire support.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The CRD's failure to withstand small arms fire demonstrates its limited capability in certain roles, such as combat engineering and fire support.
The most notable limitation is how the CRDs and FPV drones were unable to destroy bunkers or clear obstacles to allow the landing force to capture the beach.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The most notable limitation is how the CRDs and FPV drones were unable to destroy bunkers or clear obstacles to allow the landing force to capture the beach.
The PLAA and the PLANMC, however, would still encounter limitations in employing the drones despite successfully integrating them in beach landings.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The PLAA and the PLANMC, however, would still encounter limitations in employing the drones despite successfully integrating them in beach landings.
The drones would also enable the landing force to employ Systems Warfare at the tactical level by leveraging their ability to gather intelligence for use by other units on the battlefield.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The drones would also enable the landing force to employ Systems Warfare at the tactical level by leveraging their ability to gather intelligence for use by other units on the battlefield.
The PLAA and PLANMC view the drones as an option to increase their chances of conducting a successful beach landing.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The PLAA and PLANMC view the drones as an option to increase their chances of conducting a successful beach landing.
The exercise showed how the PLAA and the PLANMC integrated the CRDs and FPV drones for various roles during landings, such as transporting supplies and destroying obstacles.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The exercise showed how the PLAA and the PLANMC integrated the CRDs and FPV drones for various roles during landings, such as transporting supplies and destroying obstacles.
However, the exercise also illustrates the weaknesses the PLAA and PLANMC face when employing drones in certain roles.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
However, the exercise also illustrates the weaknesses the PLAA and PLANMC face when employing drones in certain roles.
The exercise offers details about how the PLAA and People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLANMC) developed the doctrine and tactics to employ various drones during amphibious operations.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The exercise offers details about how the PLAA and People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLANMC) developed the doctrine and tactics to employ various drones during amphibious operations.
The unit secured the beach after the air assault squad attacked the site from the rear and dislodged the defenders.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The unit secured the beach after the air assault squad attacked the site from the rear and dislodged the defenders.
The landing force attempted to clear a path by manually placing charges on obstacles, which resulted in significant casualties.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The landing force attempted to clear a path by manually placing charges on obstacles, which resulted in significant casualties.
However, the defending forces destroyed one CRD and several Type 05s, causing congestion on the beach.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
However, the defending forces destroyed one CRD and several Type 05s, causing congestion on the beach.
The landing force used several CRDs in various roles, ranging from obstacle clearance and carrying DJZ-08 80mm rocket launchers and ammunition to providing fire support with QBZ-191s.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The landing force used several CRDs in various roles, ranging from obstacle clearance and carrying DJZ-08 80mm rocket launchers and ammunition to providing fire support with QBZ-191s.
The landing force deployed a squad and a QBZ-191-armed Kestrel Defense Red Wings Vanguard Combat Robot Dog (CRD) via helicopter to assault the beach from the rear and intercept reinforcements.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The landing force deployed a squad and a QBZ-191-armed Kestrel Defense Red Wings Vanguard Combat Robot Dog (CRD) via helicopter to assault the beach from the rear and intercept reinforcements.
After landing, some soldiers and Type 05s deployed drones to for situational awareness as well as to strike fortifications and obstacles.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
After landing, some soldiers and Type 05s deployed drones to for situational awareness as well as to strike fortifications and obstacles.
The video showed ZTL-05As, ZBD-05As, ZSD-05s, and other Type 05 vehicles sailing towards the landing site. As the landing force moved towards the beach, the ZTL-05As and ZBD-05As used small drones to locate targets to fire at with their respective 105mm and 30mm cannons.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The video showed ZTL-05As, ZBD-05As, ZSD-05s, and other Type 05 vehicles sailing towards the landing site. As the landing force moved towards the beach, the ZTL-05As and ZBD-05As used small drones to locate targets to fire at with their respective 105mm and 30mm cannons.
CCTV National Defense and Military Channel released a video showing the People’s Liberation Army Army (PLAA) 124th Amphibious Combined Arms Brigade’s Huangcaoling Heroic Company conducting a beach landing exercise using various drones during the drill.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
CCTV National Defense and Military Channel released a video showing the People’s Liberation Army Army (PLAA) 124th Amphibious Combined Arms Brigade’s Huangcaoling Heroic Company conducting a beach landing exercise using various drones during the drill.
The decision was made to safeguard the achievement of victory in World War II, to demonstrate the will to uphold the One China Principle, and to defend China’s national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity in the New Era and New Journey.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The decision was made to safeguard the achievement of victory in World War II, to demonstrate the will to uphold the One China Principle, and to defend China’s national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity in the New Era and New Journey.
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The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
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The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The removal of the streamers and ceremonial stand indicates that China held the Fujian aircraft carrier’s commissioning ceremony on November 5th but will release the news report and video of it on November 7th.
The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The ceremonial stand located on the pier in between Shandong and Fujian was also removed on the same day.
Workers removed the streamers tied to the Fujian aircraft carrier after the ceremony, as seen in the first image on November 6th. In an image from November 5th, the streamers were still tied to the carrier before the ceremony.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Workers removed the streamers tied to the Fujian aircraft carrier after the ceremony, as seen in the first image on November 6th. In an image from November 5th, the streamers were still tied to the carrier before the ceremony.
Designers would use the data about the performance of the barge’s jackup legs, connector bridges, and other components to improve the future sets of LPUs.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Designers would use the data about the performance of the barge’s jackup legs, connector bridges, and other components to improve the future sets of LPUs.