Naval Theatrics Intensify in Asia-Pacific
China, US share deepening militarization of region
By: Andy Wong Ming Jun
On September 22, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy released unprecedented footage of test flight operations aboard its newest and largest aircraft carrier Fujian, showcasing three carrier warplane types expected to form the backbone of its carrier air wing and challenge US dominance of the Asia-Pacific.
The footage indicates Chi…
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