The shipbuilding empire fueling China’s naval rise is a juggernaut, but tough questions remain
Jiangnan Shipyard was recently expanded and is now being merged with another yard. Satellite image © 2023 Maxar Technologies China’s massive shipbuilding industry is key to its military’s naval modernization. Dual commercial and military shipyards and China’s national ambitions are major strengths. But military corruption and future maintenance issues raise questions about long-term sustainability. China’s …