Military experts are calling on China to accelerate its aircraft carrier fleet modernization to counter Japan's increasing defense capabilities, including long-range missiles. Rising tensions in the region are a key factor driving these recommendations.

China should speed up aircraft carrier group upgrades and boost their combat capabilities to counter Japan’s growing defence strength amid mounting tensions, military experts have said. This comes as Tokyo ramps up its defence posture with long-range anti-ship missiles and deployments on Japanese islands near Taiwan, putting Beijing on high alert. A recent simulated attack also highlighted the potential threat. As tensions escalated in December over the Japanese prime minister’s comments on...