INDOUS-CHINA 2LST

Regarding the Chinese Navy's expansion plans, Willard
said the growth of its capabilities and capacities in the last
decade had been "remarkable", particularly its ability to
sustain anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somali
coast, which he described as "noteworthy."
"We are watching this growth of the Chinese navy and
understanding its goals and aims. We want it to contribute to
the growth of regional stability. India too," he added.
On the anti-aircraft carrier missile capability that
China was developing, Willard said the 'anti access area
denial' capability was not new for the US Navy, which had
faced it during the cold war days too.
But it was significant that a ballistic missile was being
developed, which was "a natural evolution" that the American
navy was dealing with. PTI NCB
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