China launched its first next-gen amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan in a ceremony at a Shanghai Shipyard on Friday.
The Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, named after a southwestern Chinese province, is being termed a ‘key asset’ for enhancing the Navy’s long-range operational capabilities.
China boasts the biggest naval force in the world and is constructing warships at a rapid pace to project its power beyond its shores and challenge the military...