The problem is while China doesn’t have the experience with carrier operations the US has, the “diversification” of the US military may tend to level the playing field.
The lack of commitment to the training of personnel by the previous Administration has led to some very serious errors by naval officers over the past couple of years. It was RARE to hear of ship-to-ship contact prior to the Obama years.
While I’m sure there were some incidents, it seems they happen more frequently now and without an Administration willing to commit resources to training, spare parts, and re-supply, this could impact operations of the US military for years to come. Plus, couple that with a continuing presence in the Middle East, the fatigue factor I would bet is pretty high right now.
“The problem is while China doesn’t have the experience with carrier operations the US has”
So? Just how long would it take to get it??
The Chinese have been sending tens of thousands of their best and brightest to the US, entering our military, colleges, and corporations. We have been sending them our manufacturing.
The Chinese have been paying attention. In 1994, 80% of that country lived in poverty. Today, only 5% do.
They learn quick.