McCain opposing aircraft carrier visit to China

The Pentagon and the PLA have been discussing on a possible visit of a U.S. aircraft carrier to China. However, the idea is being opposed by U.S. Senator John McCain.

McCain, the new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said such a move “would be a political and symbolic mistake for the Navy” in a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work.

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