Russia has but one carrier. Carriers are needed for our type of warfare (Theatre based), but is not needed for Russia's or China's type of warfare (Strategic based). Also, Russia has hypersonic torpedoes that can take out our carriers from tens of miles away by a sub.
A very interesting site to surf
http://www.sinodefence.com/navy/surface/default.asp
Another good article…don't know if you've seen this, but I'll post for your review. If you've already read, a thousand pardons.
AMERICA'S ACUPUNCTURE POINTS
PART 2: The assassin's mace
By Victor N Corpus
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/HJ20Ad01.html