Navy comparison: China vs Taiwan
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Taiwan's 113 vessels (9.2x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 102 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 14 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 4 destroyers, 47 vs 21 frigates, 50 vs 8 corvettes, 107 vs 8 amphibious ships, 94 vs 37 patrol boats, 58 vs 10 mine warfare ships (China vs Taiwan). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or Taiwan?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Taiwan?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Taiwan?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Taiwan?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Taiwan?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Taiwan's 21.
How do the China and Taiwan navies compare in size?
China's navy is 9.2 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 113).