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Philippine Sea eyed as key battleground for Chinese carriers in Taiwan conflict

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Analysts suggest the Philippine Sea could become a primary battleground for Chinese aircraft carriers in a potential conflict over Taiwan. Due to the risks posed by land-based missile systems near shore, the Philippine Sea offers a more strategic location for carrier operations. Positioning carriers here would allow China to intercept enemy vessels and deter foreign intervention before it can reach Taiwan. AI

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Philippine Sea eyed as key battleground for Chinese carriers in Taiwan conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Will Philippine Sea be the main battlefield for PLA carriers in a Taiwan war?

    For decades, the Philippine Sea has been seen as the gateway through which US and allied forces would sail to Taiwan’s defence in a war with the Chinese mainland. But with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly pushing into the western Pacific, experts say Beijing would …

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