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China's Carriers Surge in Pacific, Raising Tensions

6/18/2025

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Chinese aircraft carriers are ramping up their presence in the Pacific, with the Shandong and Fujian conducting exercises close to Taiwan and Japan. These drills, showcasing cutting-edge technology like electromagnetic catapults, raise alarms among analysts about China's escalating naval strength and its intentions towards Taiwan and contested areas in the South China Sea.

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Chinese aircraft carriers are ramping up their presence in the Pacific, with the Shandong and Fujian conducting exercises close to Taiwan and Japan. These drills, showcasing cutting-edge technology like electromagnetic catapults, raise alarms among analysts about China's escalating naval strength and its intentions towards Taiwan and contested areas in the South China Sea.