China.Table Talk of the Town Military

Navy: A new aircraft carrier every 20 months

The Pentagon is warning of a massive expansion of China’s aircraft carrier fleet. Beijing aims to challenge US dominance in the Pacific – also with a possible campaign against Taiwan in mind.

AL
12. January 2026
China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning 2016 in the South China Sea. (Imago)

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Last updated: 12. January 2026