Navy comparison: China vs Taiwan
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 |
| Active ships | 101 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| 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 1,025 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 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 50 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Taiwan?
China operates 46 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 (1,025 vs 112).