China is building lots of warships that look nice in photos and on port calls. But does China have a navy? Or is it just a collection of ships?

U.S. Navy is puffing the dragon every way it can, warning that the Chinese navy is now larger than our own.

But does China have a navy? Or is the People's Liberation Army Navy just a collection of ships? The difference between the two is profound.

The Chinese navy has in the past played important roles in supporting rebellions.