WATCH: Two Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy ships 554 and 573 as well as China Coast Guard ship 5403 performed aggressive, unsafe maneuvers as PH vessels conducted patrols near Bajo de Masinloc on May 5, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Thursday. | via Joviland Rita/GMA Integrated News | GMA News

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned yet another new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, the Ganzi (Hull Number 128), with its training footage released by official media on Thursday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the Type 052D is a very capable class of warship that is suitable for mass production and continued upgrades, and ships of this class are making significant contributions to China’s national defense. | Global Times

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy announced on Monday that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35, and KongJing-600 successfully completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training on the aircraft carrier Fujian. The success showed that China's first domestically built, catapult-equipped aircraft carrier has achieved electromagnetic launch and recovery capabilities, marking another breakthrough in the development of China's aircraft carriers. #Tr