During the May Day holiday, the Fujian aircraft carrier conducted sea trials, and this news made the people of the whole country excited. As an important part of the development of China's navy, aircraft carriers are not only a symbol of strength, but also a concrete embodiment of the country's maritime strength. The successful sea trials of China's third aircraft carrier not only mean the improvement of the technical level of the Chinese Navy, but also show the all-round development of China's military forces!
However, foreign media have mixed reviews of this. Some Western media outlets have taken a negative view of China's naval development, interpreting it as part of China's military expansion, fearing that the rise of China's navy could pose challenges to regional security, and calling on other countries to be vigilant about China's military operations.
The American magazine "National Interest" has a "for your good" tone, a serious and kind reminder: China does not need so many aircraft carriers at all......
The article says: At present, the various types of missiles and nuclear submarines developed by China are sufficient for China to defend its territorial sovereignty and meet its operational needs, and it is undoubtedly a waste of resources to spend huge sums of money to build more aircraft carriers. The article cites the high cost of aircraft carrier operation and maintenance and China's current economic situation, and suggests that China needs more money in other areas.
Continuing to build more advanced aircraft carriers will only end up in the same predicament as the U.S. Ford-class aircraft carrier program: the budget is seriously overrun and the construction period is seriously delayed. It will also hinder China's economic development.
First of all, it must be clarified that the aircraft carrier program of the Chinese Navy is very different from the Ford-class aircraft carrier project of the US Navy. The Ford-class aircraft carrier project is a high-flying attempt by the US Navy in terms of technology, and it is a signboard to demonstrate its hegemonic superiority, aiming to introduce a large number of advanced technologies that are ahead of the times, such as electromagnetic catapults, electromagnetic arresting cables, laser cannons, and electromagnetic cannons.
The introduction of these advanced technologies has led to serious budget overruns for the Ford-class aircraft carrier program, and there is a lag in the development cycle of these technologies, which has seriously affected the overall progress of the Ford-class program, resulting in a serious delay in the service time of the aircraft carrier. Even though the Ford-class aircraft carrier is now in service, its combat capability has not yet been fully realized.
And China's aircraft carriers are there to defend territory and sovereignty! China has a vast sea area, and with the changes in the international situation and geopolitical tensions, China is facing more and more maritime threats and challenges. The importance of aircraft carriers as the core of modern naval forces is self-evident, and the navy, which undertakes the task of protecting territorial waters, must have a sufficient aircraft carrier fleet to support it!
However, we do deserve to note that China's rise is not only a matter of global concern. The article emphasizes China's active participation in international affairs, such as participating in peacekeeping operations and providing humanitarian assistance, demonstrating its image as a responsible major country. However, it has also attracted pressure and challenges from Western countries, fearing that China's rise could change the existing international order.
The article further points out that although China's military strength is increasing, it has not yet surpassed the United States or other major powers, and the comparison of military strength is a complex issue that requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors and indicators.
This reflects the attitude of the United States towards China's military power: on the one hand, it believes that China cannot catch up with the United States, and on the other hand, it is afraid of China's rapid development. This ambivalent attitude reflects America's mixed sentiments about China's rise, both confident and apprehensive.
In doing so, China needs to modernize its defense while balancing domestic and international interests and challenges. The United States, for its part, needs to examine its approach to China's rise in order to build a stronger and more sustainable bilateral relationship. Only through cooperation and understanding can we achieve win-win results and promote the process of world peace and development. The world should look at China's rise with an open and inclusive attitude, rather than prejudice and fear.
As for how many aircraft carriers China needs, it must be decided according to demand and economic and technological strength, and it is not advisable to blindly develop and stop moving! There is no need for outsiders to point fingers!