The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan travels through the Pacific Ocean with other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific 2010 exercise, north of Hawaii, July 24, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan McCord
China Has Carrier-Killer Missile, U.S. Admiral Says -- Washington Times
China's military is deploying a new anti-ship ballistic missile that can sink U.S. aircraft carriers, a weapon that specialists say gives Beijing new power-projection capabilities that will affect U.S. support for its Pacific allies.
Adm. Robert F. Willard, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, disclosed to a Japanese newspaper on Sunday that the new anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) is now in the early stages of deployment after having undergone extensive testing.
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Update #1: China’s Military Surprises -- Jason Miks, The Diplomat
Update #2: U.S. commander says China aims to be a 'global military' power -- Asahi.com
My Comment: This was inevitable .... now or later. Since it is now, we might as well get use to it.