Explore the complete evolution of Chinese warships and the transformation of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) into a major global maritime force. This documentary journey follows the vessels that shaped the destiny of East Asia and redefined naval strategy in the Western Pacific. Discover the tragic yet heroic era of the Beiyang Fleet during the Self-Strengthening Movement, when China commissioned the massive, German-built ironclads Dingyuan and Zhenyuan—at the time, the most formidable warships in East Asia—before the heartbreaking lessons of the First Sino-Japanese War forced a century of naval reinvention. Learn how China navigated decades of conflict, foreign intervention, and civil war with a fractured coast guard and minimal naval power. Follow the long, arduous resurrection of Chinese naval engineering through the Cold War and beyond. Experience the stories behind the retr

Source: Every Chinese Warship Ever Built | DRAGON FLEET