China's Military Advances

In what might be a reaction to the US's and Taiwan's arms deal, China might be building an air carrier for their navy. The New York Times reports that "A high-ranking Chinese military official has hinted that China’s fast-growing navy is seeking to acquire an aircraft carrier." While China is still a very underdeveloped military power, the move to add an aircraft carrier would defiantly strengthen their navy. While China declares that it's air carrier would only be used for defensive purposes, there is no doubt that this move would make China a military factor in the Pacific Ocean. This move will no doubtably strain the relations between the US and China even more then it is.