A Chinese Aircraft Carrier Crossed the ‘Second Island Chain’ for the First Time

BLUF

China's aircraft carrier Liaoning operates beyond the Second Island Chain, marking a significant expansion of its naval capabilities and raising concerns over increased military reach into the Western Pacific

Learning Outcomes.

• Understand the strategic implications of China's naval expansion for regional security.
• Assess how extended Chinese naval operations influence ADF's maritime strategy and readiness.
• Explore the importance of surveillance and intelligence in responding to shifts in regional military postures.