Pentagon: Chinese carrier likely to join naval fleet in 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier is likely to enter into service this year, marking another advance in Beijing’s ability to project influence well beyond its shores, the Pentagon said Thursday in an updated assessment of Chinese military power.The report to Congress comes amid increased emphasis by the Pentagon on adjusting to what it sees as an emerging challenge from China not only in naval strength but also in cyber capabilities, space […]
