China Aircraft Carriers Fleet Is 'Stalking' the South China Sea

Summary and Key Points: China's three operational aircraft carriers, the Liaoning, Shandong, and Fujian, have all been positioned in or near the South China Sea, highlighting China's growing maritime presence in the Western Pacific.

-In contrast, the U.S. Navy, with its superior number of 11 aircraft carriers, currently lacks a carrier presence in the Indo-Pacific region, as several of its flattops are undergoing maintenance or redeployment.

-This situation has raised concerns about...