China’s shipbuilding industry has been hard at work on a new class of amphibious assault ships, building the first ship of the class at an astonishingly quick pace. China’s new amphibious assault ship is massive, unusual, and a bit of a mystery. It’s a noteworthy addition to the Chinese navy, seemingly capable of fulfilling various purposes and missions. the Type 076 is most likely more aligned with China’s goal of becoming a blue water Navy, capable of power projection far from its own shores. Perhaps that flexibility is exactly what China wants a ship that could complete a variety of missions and function as a key addition to its growing naval power. Is Chinese ship building technology “dominating” the world?