China's Growing Aircraft Carrier Fleet Means Trouble for the U S Navy

The People’s Liberation Army Navy has spent vast sums of money and resources building its growing flotilla of aircraft carriers. The carriers range in their capabilities, with the first carrier, purchased from the Russians, is basically little more than a training carrier. Its first deployment was in 2012. Since that time, China’s shipyards have churned out two more carriers, with the most recent carrier, the Type 003, being the most advanced in their fleet. Yet, there are still more Chinese carriers on the way.

[@jinz948]

China is defensive in nature where as America is offensive in nature. China don't travel the world bullying and threatening other countries. Chinese Navy, like it's air force, army and marines are for the people's liberation... While the Americans are for profiteers of weapons through their industrial military complex.

[@taiwanstillisntacountry]

Most USA carriers are built before 2000. Nothing to worry about. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ybizzy65]

Keep growing and waxing stronger 💪💪💪

[@jackchiu7560]

China needs a blue sea navy, not to compete with the U.S. but to protect its commercial interests and its citizens working overseas. Never again lose the 3 operational oil fields after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

[@namelesswarrior4760]

We will build the 004 just metres longer than the latest US carriers. Just cos we can.

[@EdwinaTS]

It isn't trouble for the US Navy, but it means they can't demand and wreck things as they please as before.

[@MuneerA-xg2fq]

Without war the world pattern will change 😅