Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry

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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States has deployed several major naval units in the western Pacific, where its main rival, China, recently flexed its military power with a dual aircraft carrier deployment. Based on official disclosures and satellite imagery, a Newsweek map tracks the deployments of a U.S. aircraft carrier, a missile submarine, and two amphibious warships in the region. Newsweek has emailed the U.S. Seventh Fleet—which maintains America's naval presence...