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From Alex Luck @AlexLuck9 on 2020.10.06:

This is very interesting. That facility is brand-new. It may suggest ongoing expansion in #PRC efforts for naval shipbuilding. This may also be relevant for the suggested Type 076 LHD and further expansion of amphibious fleet.

If you have troubles with Shanghai geography, Chongming Island is to the north east of Changxing Island, location of significant Jiangnan shipyard facilities and where Type 003 CATOBAR CV is being assembled.

To show what I mean, the area around 2009 vs 2014, when first commercial hulls were docked,


I shall add a qualification: Of course its always possible these are strictly civilian assets that PLA utilises because it needs to free up space elsewhere. I just dont think that is the case. But its a valid objection anyway.

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JNCX facilities in 2009 - Alex Luck

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JNCX facilities in 2014 - Alex Luck


Alex Luck @AlexLuck9
Naval, air, land. PRC military. Bundeswehr/NATO. MA Pol Sci/History. Feeder of cats. Walker of dogs. Rider of motorcycles. Occasional Sci-Fi hottakes. (flagging GER & AUS)
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