China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Deeper Into Pacific For First Time, After NATO Bolstered Presence

Western media is exaggerating the threat posed by China's naval exercises in the Pacific. China deployed two aircraft carriers for exercises east of Iwo Jima, monitored by Japan. This is contrasted with the US having eleven active nuclear-powered aircraft carriers globally. China's naval expansion includes a third carrier undergoing trials and a fourth under construction. This expansion is seen as a response to US military activity in the region, including sending warships through the Taiwan Strait. The US and its allies are closely watching China's naval growth, increasing tensions. NATO, including European nations like Italy, is also increasing its presence in the Western Pacific. Some see China's actions as a reasonable strategic move, given the power dynamics. The US routinely provokes China and threatens war should China invade Taiwan. China’s naval activities are framed as defensive measures against perceived threats.