China deploys two aircraft carriers in South China Sea for first time

Chinese military flexes its muscles in disputed waters amid tensions with US

China has for the first time deployed two aircraft carriers in the South China Sea, a move that analysts say is a show of force amid tensions with the United States over the disputed waters.

The Liaoning and Shandong carriers, along with several other warships, were spotted in the South China Sea on Sunday by US reconnaissance aircraft.

The deployment comes as China and the US are locked in a trade war and a diplomatic spat over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Show of strength

The deployment of two aircraft carriers is a significant show of strength by China, which has been rapidly expanding its military in recent years.

It is also a clear message to the US that China is not backing down from its claims to the South China Sea, which is also claimed by several other countries in the region.

The US has repeatedly sailed warships through the South China Sea in recent months in what it calls freedom of navigation operations.

These operations have angered China, which has accused the US of trying to stir up trouble in the region.

Growing tensions

The deployment of two aircraft carriers in the South China Sea is the latest sign of growing tensions between China and the US.

The two countries are also at odds over trade, technology, and human rights.

The trade war has already had a negative impact on both economies, and there are fears that it could escalate into a full-blown conflict.

What's next?

It is unclear what the next step will be in the escalating tensions between China and the US.

The US has said that it will continue to sail warships through the South China Sea, while China has said that it will defend its claims to the waters.

There is a risk that the two sides could come into conflict if they do not find a way to resolve their differences.