China is developing a new carrier doctrine designed to counter the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, according to reports. Beijing’s strategy combines aircraft carriers with land-based fighters, missiles, air defenses and space assets, while the supercarrier Fujian moves closer to full operational capability. | Videos

China's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the western Pacific. Submarine ambushes could…

Defence experts say PLA carrier fleet is expected to complement land-based forces and extend reach into the western Pacific and beyond.