# Chinese Military History
Latest news and articles about Chinese Military History
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Beyond the Soviet Shadow: The J-8’s Role in China’s Long Flight Toward Air Supremacy
The 57th anniversary of the J-8 fighter's first flight highlights China's historical transition from mimicking Soviet technology to developing indigenous aerospace capabilities. The aircraft's legacy of self-reliance continues to influence modern Chinese stealth programs like the J-35A.
The Long March at Sea: Decoding the Legacy of China’s First Nuclear Submarine
The Long March 1 (Hull 401), China's first indigenous nuclear submarine, has been elevated to a national monument in Qingdao, symbolizing the country's decades-long pursuit of naval self-reliance. Its history highlights the shift from Soviet dependence to independent development, a legacy that continues to inform Beijing's current maritime strategy and tech-independency goals.
Blueprint for Blue Water: The Secret 1980s Origins of China’s Carrier Ambition
Project 891, a secret naval program launched in 1989, reveals that China's aircraft carrier ambitions began decades earlier than previously understood. The project focused on catapult-assisted takeoff designs and carrier-based aircraft, providing the essential technical groundwork for the modern People's Liberation Army Navy.