7 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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24 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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38 h. ago Japan warns of collision risks after Chinese fighter jet manoeuvres

Japan has expressed serious concerns to Beijing through diplomatic and defence channels after a Chinese fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Shandong made “abnormal approaches” to a Japanese patrol aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Tokyo’s defence ministry said a J-15 fighter shadowed its P-3C patrol aircraft operating over the Pacific for about 40 minutes from 10.30am on Saturday and again for around 80 minutes from 2pm on Sunday. The ministry said the Chinese fighter approached...

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55 h. ago Pictures Show Chinese Jet Buzzing US Ally From Aircraft Carrier

Pictures Show Chinese Jet Buzzing US Ally From Aircraft Carrier  Newsweek

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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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3 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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3 d. ago Two Chinese Aircraft Carriers Are Operating Beyond The First Island Chain For The First Time

Two Chinese Aircraft Carriers Are Operating Beyond The First Island Chain For The First Time  The War Zone

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4 d. ago China’s Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers sail beyond second island chain

In an unprecedented show of strength, the Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong have been conducting exercises in the western Pacific Ocean beyond the second island chain, according to the Japanese defence ministry. In a statement on Monday, the ministry said the Shandong strike group was spotted earlier that day, conducting take-off and landing operations of its jet fighters and helicopters about 500km (311 miles) southwest of Iwo Jima and north of Okinotori. It followed the...

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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 Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Iwo Jima for First Time

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Iwo Jima for First Time  USNI News

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5 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 Bombers Seen in South China Sea Amid US Aircraft Carrier Patrol

Chinese Bombers Seen in South China Sea Amid US Aircraft Carrier Patrol  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 Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Senkakus; USS Nimitz Back in the South China Sea

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Senkakus; USS Nimitz Back in the South China Sea  USNI News

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2 w. ago Chinese aircraft carrier conducts fighter jet operations in East China Sea

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts fighter jet operations in East China Sea  The Japan Times

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