Recently, China's navy has attracted attention, and with the addition of the Liaoning, Shandong, and Fujian, which is about to undergo sea trials, China's three aircraft carrier fleets have begun to emerge. However, in the shadow of the current complex international situation and the unrealized great cause of reunification, we can't help but wonder whether these three aircraft carriers are enough to meet the needs of ***
First, let's go back to the development of the Chinese Navy. A few decades ago, the Chinese Navy was a "green water" navy mainly in the near sea, and due to technical and economic conditions, the scope of its activities was basically in the coastal area. However, with the rise of China's economy and the acceleration of global economic integration, the safety of sea routes has become paramount. China had to transform from a coastal navy to an ocean-going navy, which is also jokingly called a "blue ocean" navy.
In order to achieve this transformation, China had to make painstaking efforts, and finally succeeded in acquiring its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. The change has made China's naval presence in places like the South China Sea stronger, and the U.S. military has become less impruded in the region. Immediately afterwards, the second aircraft carrier "Shandong" was officially put into service, and later, we ushered in the Fujian ship, a domestic aircraft carrier using electromagnetic catapult technology, which is about to undergo sea trials.
However, even with these three aircraft carriers, we still face potential threats from the powerful navies of the United States, India, Japan, and other countries. The United States has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, while India and Japan each have active aircraft carriers. In a possible future conflict at sea, we will face at least 15 enemy aircraft carriers. In contrast, China's current three aircraft carriers are clearly inadequate.
In the face of a potential threat, let's think about a realistic question: does China need more aircraft carriers?The analysis shows that at least 6 more aircraft carriers will be built, bringing the total number to 9, in order to maintain sufficient countervailing power in various wars. Of course, this is not an easy task, taking into account the introduction of new technologies, the increase in combat effectiveness, as well as the high cost of construction and maintenance. However, this seems to be the inevitable path for the current development of the Chinese Navy.
As for the naming of these 6 new aircraft carriers, perhaps we can find some inspiration in them. Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Qinghai, these names represent the tenacity and strength of different regions, and also symbolize the wide coverage of the Chinese Navy.
When it comes to funding, some people may be worried about where the funds for the construction of the six aircraft carriers will come fromHowever, looking at the whole country, every province can contribute to this cause. It may not be difficult for each province to get together, China has abundant resources and strong cohesion, and the financing of an aircraft carrier is not a problem for a province.
To sum up, while the Chinese Navy welcomes three aircraft carrier fleets, it should also face up to its current shortcomings. The construction of 6 more aircraft carriers in the short term may be a realistic and necessary option. This is not only for the sake of national security, but also for the sake of maintaining peace and stability in international waters. The future construction of aircraft carriers will be a new chapter for the Chinese Navy to continue to move towards the deep blue sea.