China's new carriers have an old enemy to deal with - submarines

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China's expanding aircraft carrier fleet confronts serious threats from advanced submarines operated by the US and Japan, exposing vulnerabilities due to China’s gaps in anti-submarine warfare capabilities. As China's carriers move deeper into the Pacific, the risk of undetected submarine attacks increases.

China's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces significant submarine threats. Adversaries like the US and Japan possess advanced submarines capable of undetected attacks. China's anti-submarine warfare capabilities show persistent gaps in tracking hostile vessels. Beijing's carriers are moving further into the Pacific, increasing their exposure. This strategic shift aims to project power but heightens vulnerability to ambushes.