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12/22/2024 05:18:24 pm

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CNS Liaoning

 Power projection

China’s Navy Can’t Beat US Navy in Combat; Won’t Become World’s Most Powerful Navy

The naval and air wing crews that man the Liaoning are just "kindergarten students," said Li.

 Power projection

China’s Navy to Expand Overseas Presence; Contain US Navy in Asia

PLAN will also enhance its capabilities for strategic deterrence and counterattack.

Inferior

China Admits Inferiority of Carrier Liaoning; will Continue Building Carriers, However

In developing its aircraft carrier technology, China follows the strategy of "small but fast steps."

Waiting for more

Lack of Secure Home Ports Spells Disaster for China’s Aircraft Carriers

This restriction also means the U.S. Navy won't have a difficult time finding and attacking the few major naval bases operated by PLAN.

War ready?

China Adds 10 More Warships to its Surface Fleet in 2016

There are currently three U.S. Navy carrier air groups operating in Asia.

Ocean deep

US Aircraft Carrier Fleet on the Decline, claims Chinese Military ‘Expert’

The U.S. military "clearly lacks stamina, and the country's insufficient military spending is proof of that.

Not stealthy

China’s Military Lists Weapons the United States Should Fear

2016 "saw great strides for the Chinese military, with numerous achievements related to weaponry and equipment."

Unproven

China Warns of World War III if Sea Battles Erupt in South China Sea

"As missile technologies advance, aircraft carriers are not the last bargaining chip between big powers."

Almost complete.

Construction of CNS Shandong, China’s Second Aircraft Carrier, on Track for 2020 Launch

Shandong will become the flagship of both the North Sea Fleet and the East Sea Fleet of the PLAN.

Waiting for more

China’s Lone Aircraft Carrier ‘Liaoning’ Described as a ‘Floating College’ and not a Warship

PLAN considers Liaoning a training ship designed to train a cadre of aircraft carrier crew and pilots.

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