China's navy is set to develop a new generation of warships and aircraft to give it much longer-range capabilities. Photo AFPChina 'To Increase Naval Power' -- BBC
China is planning to boost the size and sophistication of its naval power, the head of the Chinese navy told state news agency Xinhua.
In a rare interview, Admiral Wu Shengli said the communist party leadership had made naval preparedness a priority, but did not provide specifics.
Last month, China said it would step up naval patrols to protect its interests in disputed waters.
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