Chinese artist rendering of the same
In addition, they have spent significant time and money studyoing the problem and now the Vayrag continues to be repaired. That costs money too.
Finally, the ski-jumpos at their airfields are rather obvious indications of intent.
I believe they intedn to continue there massive builduo across the board, including towards carrier development...based on their words and their actions.
The question is why? They have enough bases all around the world to project power virtually anywhere without the use of a vulnerable and expensive aircraft carrier. I just don't see it.
That looks supiciously like the early CVNX proposals....
Yes Mr. Head, but will the Chinese follow our lead on the crew with mixed sex, and plenty of it. Will they surpass our lead in illegitimate births per sailorette and the associated costs?