Beijing claims most of the South China Sea ... world's largest Coast Guard vessel and three times heavier than the U.S. Coast Guard's Legend-class cutters, earning it the nickname the Monster. The ...

Newsweek's weekly update maps aircraft carrier ... carrier fleet in the world, with 11 in service. China ranks second with three. USS Carl Vinson: South China Sea The Carl Vinson conducted flight ...

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...