The Chinese are our buddies..I know, I know, sure they stole pert near all our nuclear weapons technology at Los Alamos...but look at all those great Happy Meal toys they make for us. They are our friends, our "competitors" in this great international marketplace that we live in.
Arm China - Buy a Toy.
Of course they are our friends! Wal-Mart says it is so, and we always believe that Akansan behemoth that sends mega dollars to the Chicoms every day so they can build the advanced military stuff. Much of the new armanent is based upon secret plans and designs sent to them by the Felon, Loran, Motorola and other friendly companies in exchange for campaign cash etc..
As for a response to the Chicoms taking out one of our carriers, it would be a major mistake and China would join the stone age, (unless, of course, a RAT like Gore or worse like Hitlery Klintoon were to be in charge in 2008 when they hit us, then the RAT prez would say we deserve it and would not retaliate).