China directly challenges the US hegemony, everything will be different in the next decade

October 29 report, China has officially started building the fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, at Dalian Shipyard.

This nuclear-powered carrier is expected to displace 110,000 to 120,000 tons, surpassing the U.S. current Ford-class, becoming the largest active aircraft carrier in the world.

The construction of this ship marks that China has officially entered the ranks of global aircraft carrier powers, and will build a blue-water navy capable of global long-range combat operations.

As Asia's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the 004 not only means a leap in technology and shipbuilding capabilities, but also represents a major shift in strategic thinking. Foreign media said that China is using it as a stepping stone to directly challenge the long-term U.S.-led global maritime order, reshaping the power structure of the 21st century.

Starting from the Liaoning, expanding shipbuilding capabilities through the Shandong, entering the new era of electromagnetic catapult with the Fujian, and now starting the construction of the 004, each step approaches the American standard at an unexpected speed, even partially surpassing it.

More importantly, the supporting system behind the aircraft carrier is gradually improving. The Type 055 destroyers, the Type 054B frigates, and the Type 095 submarines form a comprehensive escort force, providing a complete combat group support for the 004.

Therefore, this is not just a technological leap, but also a declaration of strategic will. China, with the 004 as a symbol, sends a clear message: no longer accepting the status quo of the U.S. monopolizing global maritime hegemony.

An aircraft carrier is a strategic tool, not just a simple warship. The United States has dominated the globe for 70 years with its aircraft carriers, and now China is responding in the same language: if the rules are unfair, then change the game rules from the root.

In the next decade, with the commissioning of the 004, the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the Indian Ocean, and even the Middle East and Africa, will all see the presence of Chinese aircraft carrier groups.

This not only changes the balance of power, but also changes the perception of location. In the next decade, everything will be different.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847297230211339/

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