1. They realize that by attempting to transform former Soviet republics into " unsinkable aircraft carriers, " the US presence in Central Asia could have great impact upon Russia.
2. The push into commercial aviation comes despite government orders for carriers to cut back on aircraft purchases.
3. Air carriers have been forced to cut capacity by grounding jets and canceling or deferring delivery of aircraft.
4. Whenever there is a sign of disturbance in some part of the world, the US sends one or several aircraft carriers for deterrence or military operations.
5. A similar effect could be felt in China if it starts developing aircraft carriers.
6. Pentagon's dispatching of two formations of aircraft carriers to the Taiwan Straits in 1996 brought the two countries to the verge of military conflict.
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7. The development of aircraft carriers has a dual impact on a country's economy.
8. Some countries with ulterior motives equate China's possession of aircraft carriers with the " China threat " theory.
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9. These include research in and development of aircraft carriers, and upgrade of existing equipment.
10. The white paper says spending on defense will continue to grow as China develops aircraft carriers and other advanced weapons.