Situation Report: China’s Unprecedented Spring Naval Campaign

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1. SS: China has recently demonstrated unprecedented naval power by simultaneously deploying its three aircraft carriers, with two operating beyond the first island chain and one venturing past the second island chain for the first time. These events highlight the PLA Navy’s increasing professionalism and capability, narrowing the gap with the US in regional carrier presence. China is using this growing maritime strength, including its newest carrier *Fujian* (still technically undergoing sea trials) to assert its influence and challenge the existing regional order through both direct naval exercises and “grey zone” operations, mirroring its long-term strategy in the South China Sea. This sustained investment in carriers underscores their enduring importance as the backbone of superpower navies.

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