As China Builds Up Carrier Force, The Mission Remains Unclear
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As construction progresses on China’s second aircraft carrier, with work reportedly also underway on a third, an outstanding question is exactly what China will use the ships for. They look like doubtful assets for a hot war against a major power such as the U.S. or Japan, and they may not even be...
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