Two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific: New military arms arms?
Two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific: New military arms arms?
China's Maritime engagement in the Pacific is increasing, as the latest reports show. So the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning Last weekend into the Japanese exclusive business zone) with fighter planes. At the same time, the second aircraft carrier, Shandong Helicopter and fighter planes for starting and landing maneuvers.
The US and Japanese defense authorities Consider that China's military activities are aimed at in the Pacific To displace the US military from the so-called "first island chain". This chain runs from Japan to the Philippines and is of strategic importance for the military operations of the United States in the region. The aircraft carrier Liaoning was the first to cross the "second island chain", which runs between the Ogasawara Islands and Guam.
China's expansion of the navy
China invests massively in his navy. The construction of the aircraft carrier Shandong, which is considered a domestic replica of the Liaoning, happened as part of a larger plan to establish a fleet of at least four aircraft carriers. According to report the Shandong has been actively used since 2019. The third aircraft carrier, Fujian, is currently under construction and is to be completed in 2025. Speculations about a fourth aircraft carrier, possibly nuclear, are also in circulation.
The expansion of China's marine is considered the key to securing and control the Pacific trade routes. A special focus is on reunification with Taiwan, which also strives for Beijing with military means. These ambitions are also tense for Taiwan due to the military support of the United States.
rising military spending
China's defense budget is the second highest worldwide behind the United States and will increase by 7.2 % to a total of 215.5 billion euros in 2024. This reflects China's efforts to expand his military capacity and to position itself as a serious player in the global power game. Analysten await the excitements in the region, especially with the upcoming start of office of the Chinese-Kritric Lai in Taiwan, who could continue to complicate the situation.
The diverse measures of China to strengthen its military presence in the Pacific illustrate that the country is increasingly preparing for conflicts in its regional waters, which significantly increases the geopolitical tensions in the region.
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