[Mariner]

First of all, the article state INCORRECTLY that Japan has a Carrier. They do not.

However, only the US and Japan have been able to build Carriers that are legitimate, deployable and useful ships.

though I hear the Indians are progressing and are able to deploy and launch/retrieve aircraft of limited range and capability.

Today, only the US has a legit carrier force...and China has DECADES of learning to do before they can have anything other than their prestigious "White Elephant".

[TalonDJ]

First of all, the article state INCORRECTLY that Japan has a Carrier. They do not.

Yes they do.

However, only the US and Japan have been able to build Carriers that are legitimate, deployable and useful ships.

And the English, and the French and the Italians and the Russians. And a lot of other countries have a lot of experience with deploying used carriers they got from other countries. Just because you don't consider something 'legitimate' or 'useful' does not mean it does not have strategic significance and tactical utility.

[Tallguy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy%C5%ABga_class_helicopter_destroyer

A helicopter carrier in all but name...