Dossier
Xiang Yang Hong 22
Coverage of Xiang Yang Hong 22 in the Nexus archive.
- Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?
A mainland Chinese research vessel conducted an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan from June 16 to 18. Experts noted the dual-use nature of the collected data, which could support military underwater operations. State media framed the mission as an example of Beijing's expanding civilian maritime governance.