Why submarine attacks may prove to be the Achilles’ heel for China’s new carrier fleet

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China's expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks due to lagging undersea defensive capabilities compared to the US. Experts warn this vulnerability could limit China's military effectiveness in the western Pacific region.

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