This navy defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Tamao. In 1974, this navy inflicted a defeat on its southern neighbor at the Battle of the Paracel Islands, strengthening its claims to the namesake unpopulated rocks.
This navy defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Tamao. In 1974, this navy inflicted a defeat on its southern neighbor at the Battle of the Paracel Islands, strengthening its claims to the namesake unpopulated rocks. In the late 19th century, this navy purchased warships from Britain that it termed the "Elswick class", after the city where they were built. At the Battle of Shipu, this navy lost two ships to the French despite pursuing a strategy of staying out of firing range. At the Battle of the Yalu River, this navy was destroyed by Admiral Ito. The modernization of this navy had been part of the self-strengthening movement, and its defeat helped lead to the Treaty of Shimonoseki despite the best efforts of Admiral Ding. For 10 points, name this navy that takes its orders from Beijing.
This navy defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Tamao. In 1974, this navy inflicted a defeat on its southern neighbor at the Battle of the Paracel Islands, strengthening its claims to the namesake unpopulated rocks.
Chinese Navy [anti-prompt on "Beiyang Fleet"] 