China Is Freaked: Italy Has an Aircraft Carrier in the South China Sea

Summary

1. NATO involvement underscores potential collective defence.
2. Chinese naval harassment increases in the Indo-Pacific.
3. Taiwan remains a central geopolitical flashpoint.
4. NATO's Article 5 may play a role if conflict arises.
5. U.S. seeks to strengthen partnerships to deter Chinese expansion.

References

• Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• COLLECTIONS /The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC