China’s navy will mark its 70th anniversary this week with an array of events, including a massive international fleet review and parade. Regional nations and the United States are likely to view this year’s display with mixed emotions, said Collin Koh, a research fellow at the RSIS. “A stronger PLA Navy does signify a stronger and confident China,” Koh said. “Seen from the economic perspective, it bodes well for the region. But seen from the geopolitical perspective, a stronger PLA Navy would inevitably invoke unease and concerns, given the existing geopolitical flash points around the region that involve China and its neighbours.”