Harry Kemsley
Sean Corbett
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42 Min|02 June 2026
China’s Naval Ambition: Capability, Credibility and Global Impact
China’s naval capabilities are expanding at pace — but scale alone does not equal power. In this episode of The World of Intelligence, Janes analyst Mike Plunkett, Senior Naval Platforms joins Sean Corbett and Cristina Varriale to examine what the rapid modernisation of the People’s Liberation Army Navy really means for regional stability and global security.
Drawing on unclassified intelligence, satellite imagery and long term capability assessment, the discussion explores how China has moved from a coastal defence force to a modern fleet with global ambitions. The episode unpacks the drivers behind this transformation — from Taiwan and regional deterrence to economic security and global prestige — and assesses where capability outpaces operational credibility.
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