Liu Huaqing’s Legacy: How PLAN Doctrine and Industrial Scale Enabled China’s Blue-Water Turn
The source argues Admiral Liu Huaqing reshaped China’s naval doctrine and institutions, shifting the PLAN from near-shore defense toward near-sea defense and far-sea protection. It links Liu’s blueprint to Xi-era maritime priorities, including BRI’s maritime dimension, fleet expansion, and increased operational reach amid heightened Taiwan Strait and South China Sea risks.