"Little Blue Men". How the maritime militia supports China's expansion

The expanding tension around Taiwan and incidents in the South China Sea, combined with the continuous expansion of the possible of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA), have been focusing the attention of analysts dealing with safety issues in the Far East region for a long time. The increasing combat capabilities and power projection of the PLA-W are emphasized, and attention is besides paid to the activities of the Chinese Coast Guard. somewhat in the shadow of these formations is the Chinese maritime militia, which besides plays a certain function in the PRC's policy.