Tag
China Carrier
![One Landing Does Not Make a Carrier One Landing Does Not Make a Carrier](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/6958_5243b23fe34cd.jpg)
One Landing Does Not Make a Carrier
While China’s new carrier has landed aircraft on the flight deck, major challenges still remain.
![Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub? Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/3977_524394e328ca1.jpg)
Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub?
Is China’s new carrier a step towards a true blue-water navy?
![China's Real Blue Water Navy China's Real Blue Water Navy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/Chinese_Type_093_submarine.jpg)
China's Real Blue Water Navy
China is building a two-layered navy with a high-end Near Seas component and a limited, low-end capability beyond. It is not poised to speed across the Pacific to threaten America.
![China’s Starter Carrier No Shock China’s Starter Carrier No Shock](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/5820_5243a960a537a.jpg)
China’s Starter Carrier No Shock
China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.
![China’s Starter Carrier No Shock China’s Starter Carrier No Shock](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/18693_52809b51d15e1.jpg)
China’s Starter Carrier No Shock
China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.
Page 1 of 1