America has prepared for a grand show of power on the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump. During this time, three American aircraft carriers will try to send a strong message by being present near China. Trump has described China as America’s biggest enemy throughout his election campaign. He has also promised to take a tough stance against China in most of his rallies. It is believed that this military deployment is a means of demonstrating this attitude of Trump.
Three aircraft carriers will be deployed for 50 days
Analysts say the Navy views China as the biggest threat amid political uncertainty during the next 50 days. The increased presence in Asia is aimed at countering any threat from China in the 50-plus days before Trump is sworn in. However, this would reduce the US Navy’s presence in the Middle East. Despite this, America will try to send a strong message to China by deploying three aircraft carriers simultaneously during Trump’s inauguration.
US military presence strengthened in Asia
Among the aircraft carriers that have come close to China are the USS George Washington, USS Carl Vinson and USS Abraham Lincoln. USS George Washington reached Yokosuka, Japan for the first time in the last nine years on November 22. At the same time, USS Coral Vinson has been deployed to protect American interests in the Pacific Ocean. USS Abraham Lincoln, America’s third aircraft carrier in Asia, is deployed in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
Tension may increase in US-China relations
It is believed that new tensions may be seen in US-China relations during Trump’s new tenure. Most of the senior officials involved in America’s new administration are said to be anti-China. Trump himself calls himself anti-China. In such a situation, relations between the two countries may deteriorate further during his tenure. This is why America is aggressively increasing its military presence near China.