Beijing is puzzled by the appearance in the Asia-Pacific region immediately three American aircraft carrier ships: «Carl Vinson», «Essex» and «America». This is the first activation of the US Navy since the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan left the South China Sea on June 18 and was sent to the Middle East to support the retreat of US troops in Afghanistan.
According to the Chinese resource 163.com, the military Chinese authorities report that a few days ago the United States sent additional strike groups of warships to the Western Pacific Ocean.
On August 29, Carl Vinson arrived at the port of Yokosuka (Japan) with F-35C fighters and tiltrotors Bell V-22 Osprey on board. Essex is heading south of the Philippine Islands, heading for the South China Sea. The amphibious assault ship America sailed from Okinawa on August 29 and arrived at the Sasebo Navy Base on September 1. Thus, given the location of the British aircraft carrier «Queen Elizabeth» in the west of the Pacific Ocean, there is a powerful US-British squadron in the region, which is a great concern for China.
Earlier, the PRC military department protested against the passage of the Navy destroyer Kidd and the United States Coast Guard cutter Munroe into waters of the Taiwan Strait. Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei urged Washington to comply with security measures in the region, stop provocations and recognize Taiwan as part of China.
