China's Aircraft Carriers Might Have an 'Achilles Heel'

What You Need to Know: The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is experiencing a shortage of pilots for its growing fleet of aircraft carriers, prompting a significant change in recruitment policies.

-China is now allowing candidates who have undergone vision correction surgeries to become pilots for carrier-based aircraft, a practice previously disqualifying.

-The PLAN is also expanding its candidate pool by targeting high school graduates and college students with bachelor's or master's degrees.