The current deployment of three U.S. Navy aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean has drawn the attention of China’s Global Times newspaper.
NAVAL BASE GUAM, Guam (June 4, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits Apra Harbor as the ship departs Naval Base Guam. Theodore Roosevelt and CVW-11 are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to provide maritime security, maintain freedom of the seas in accordance with international law and customs, and operate with international partners and allies to promote regional stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released)
Citing three experts, the articles said that the current COVID-19 pandemic had weakened the U.S. Navy’s morale and the combat capability.
Li Jie, a Beijing-based naval expert, told the Global Times, that it is also possible that another COVID-19 outbreak will take place aboard the massive warships as the military cares whether sailors are deployed rather than if they are ready to fight. His view was shared by Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst.
All three also spoke on how the Americans might send the ships and their aircraft to around China to try and provoke Beijing.
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