24 h. ago Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

The crossing of a US-designated island chain in the Western Pacific by a Chinese carrier group marks an increase in Beijing’s “operational tempo” that the Philippines should pay heed to, observers say. They warn, however, that a “delicate balance” should still be maintained to avoid any escalation amid calls for vigilance. Regional governments such as Japan and Taiwan have advised increased caution, and a former official in the Joe Biden administration has suggested formalising the so-called...

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41 h. ago What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

In sending two aircraft carriers to the western Pacific concurrently for the first time, Beijing is learning to coordinate the vessels in open ocean, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, according to defence analysts. The two carriers – the Liaoning and Shandong – were spotted in the waters, having entered the western Pacific via separate courses over the past two weeks. They are believed to have practised dispersing, concentrating and communicating in the...

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3 d. ago Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show Beijing's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says

Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show Beijing's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says  The Japan Times

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4 d. ago Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show country's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says

Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific show country's 'expansionist' aims, Taiwan says  Reuters

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4 d. ago China Deploys 2 Aircraft Carriers to Western Pacific for the First Time

China Deploys 2 Aircraft Carriers to Western Pacific for the First Time  USNI News

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4 d. ago China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into the Pacific for the First Time

China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into the Pacific for the First Time  The New York Times

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4 d. ago Satellite Photo Shows US Aircraft Carrier in Pacific Rivalry With China

Satellite Photo Shows US Aircraft Carrier in Pacific Rivalry With China  Newsweek

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4 d. ago China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First

China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First  Bloomberg

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4 d. ago Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time

Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time  Reuters

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4 d. ago China Challenges US Sea Power With Two Aircraft Carriers in West Pacific

China Challenges US Sea Power With Two Aircraft Carriers in West Pacific  Newsweek

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6 d. ago Chinese Aircraft Carrier Breaches Pacific Island Defense Line

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Breaches Pacific Island Defense Line  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Chinese Aircraft Carrier Challenges US's Pacific War Strategy

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Challenges US's Pacific War Strategy  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Photos Show US and China's Aircraft Carriers Deployed to Pacific Waters

Photos Show US and China's Aircraft Carriers Deployed to Pacific Waters  Newsweek

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