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The President was startled at first, but then he felt relieved.

Knowing that China's so-called major project was specifically an aircraft carrier, he felt at ease.

"Heh, so it's an aircraft carrier."

"Then I'm relieved. I was worried that this Lin's might have developed some weapon that I couldn't understand."

"As for aircraft carriers, we have a full thirteen of them, and all are nuclear-powered vessels!"

"Even if theirs reaches the advanced level of nuclear power this time, they only have one."

"Could one of theirs really be worth thirteen of ours?"

...Chapter 98: Lighthouse Country: Isn't it just an aircraft carrier? Can it compare to nuclear power?

Chapter 98: Lighthouse Country: Isn't it just an aircraft carrier? Can it compare to nuclear power?

"Mr. President, it can now be basically confirmed that this military project being assembled by China is definitely an aircraft carrier!"

Not long after, Hubert personally brought this intelligence from the satellite to The White House and handed it to the President.

The satellite clearly showed the outline of a somewhat irregular rectangular carrier on the large open ground in the suburbs of Yanjing, China.

Hubert even specifically asked the intelligence department staff to label the aircraft carrier on it.

They could already roughly guess some of the standard configurations of the aircraft carrier from it.

For example, the deck used for aircraft take-off.

The protruding observation room used to house radar and the hangar deck.

Most importantly, they could be most certain that the actual size of this object must be extremely large.

And now it can also be seen that China's project is not yet fully assembled.

This also means that it should be even larger in the future.

Thus, it can be basically confirmed that it is absolutely impossible for it to be a land-based carrier.

Such a massive body simply cannot travel on land.

As for flying?

Is there anything in this world that can make such a massive object fly?

Heh.

He certainly didn't believe it.

Undoubtedly, this was definitely an aircraft carrier.

"Mr. President, I will continue to monitor the progress of China's aircraft carrier project assembly."

"Although we cannot see more small equipment on it, we can easily obtain data on its final size and overall appearance through satellites."

The President nodded, letting Hubert continue with the monitoring work.

However, even though he knew China's project was an aircraft carrier, the President still felt a little uneasy.

"If it's an aircraft carrier, then?"

"Why is it being assembled inland?"

The congressmen on the side also frowned, speculating about the Chinese government's intentions.

Just like how their Lighthouse Country deliberately released news about fighter jets before.

Every action taken by a major power must have a purpose; it cannot be decided casually.

So what the President was worried about now was whether China had any hidden moves they didn't know about.

Especially since this was a project in which Lin's was involved!

They were still a little uneasy.

"Mr. President, is it possible that they just wanted to hide the aircraft carrier project, so they didn't plan to build it by the sea from the start?"

"That's right, we can't rule out that possibility. Our satellite reconnaissance also had a bit of luck involved, because if the weather conditions weren't met, such clear images couldn't have been taken."

"Maybe they were betting that our satellites wouldn't detect it?"

"And they lost the bet, which is why we discovered it in advance."

"Yes, that's very likely. After all, such a large construction site, and one that's temporary, makes it difficult to achieve complete concealment, so they left their fate to luck?"

Although this reason was not very reliable, they couldn't think of any other explanation.

Then a congressman from the military faction sneered:

"Since we can't figure it out, let's not think about it!"

"Anyway, it has been confirmed to be an aircraft carrier. No matter what, an aircraft carrier is just a carrier for fighter jets."

"The true overlord of the ocean does not merely refer to a single aircraft carrier."

"It's a battle group formed by aircraft carriers! Possessing a considerable number of surface vessels, submarines, and a significant number of powerful fighter jets!"

"This is what allows it to be called the overlord of the seas!"

"An aircraft carrier itself doesn't even have combat capability; it's mainly used as a carrier and resupply station for fighter jets."

"Even if China builds the most advanced aircraft carrier, without matching fighter jets and without a matching fleet of vessels, they are no match for us at all!"

This military congressman was full of strong confidence.

What he said was not without reason.

Why could their Lighthouse Country be called a hegemon?

The fundamental reason was the accumulation of military power over many years.

They possessed the most aircraft carriers in the world, and they were the most advanced nuclear-powered vessels.

They possessed the most fighter jets in the world, and they were also the most advanced fourth and fifth-generation fighters, with even sixth-generation fighters already under secret research.

They had the most efficient combat methods; they were very familiar with aircraft carrier combat.

All of these combined constituted an absolute military advantage and lead!

It was absolutely not something that a single fighter jet or a single aircraft carrier could catch up to!

The President had the same thought.

Since they knew the other side was building an aircraft carrier, they would just treat it like an aircraft carrier.

They were familiar with aircraft carriers!

One was permanently stationed abroad, six were deployed for military exercises, and there were still six at home!

Currently, there are only ten countries in the entire world that possess aircraft carriers.

And most of them only have one aircraft carrier!

Excluding this unconfirmed aircraft carrier, China already held three, ranking second in the world.

All countries combined owned twenty-six aircraft carriers, and Lighthouse Country alone accounted for half of them.

This was one of the reasons why Lighthouse Country had such a loud voice in international affairs.

aircraft carriers have always been one of the important forces used by Lighthouse Country to deter all other nations.

And unfortunately, other countries truly had no way to deal with this aspect.

Unless all countries with aircraft carriers united, they could then contend with Lighthouse Country.

But that was simply impossible!

Of course, even if they united, Lighthouse Country wouldn't be afraid.

Because all other countries' aircraft carriers were conventionally powered, only Lighthouse Country's aircraft carriers had nuclear power systems, leading all other countries in power sources by a large margin!

"Since China has also built a new aircraft carrier, we must show them the true combat methods of an aircraft carrier!"

"Send out all the remaining fleets!"

"aircraft carriers themselves are meant for deterrence, and long-range voyages are the best use for a carrier!"

"I refuse to believe it. Even if this aircraft carrier of theirs is successfully launched, what then?"

"We will conduct encirclement military exercises against China with thirteen aircraft carriers, blockading China's airspace and maritime areas from the ocean!"

"Weren't they in self-imposed isolation a hundred years ago?"

"This time, I want them to be forced into self-imposed isolation again!"

"Unless they are willing to submit to the great Lighthouse Country!"

Hearing the President's proposal, others were also somewhat stunned.

This wasn't just thirteen aircraft carriers; this represented the combined power of thirteen naval fleets!

In terms of naval power, there was no doubt that their Lighthouse Country was world-class!

And over seventy percent of the entire Blue Star is ocean; only by holding absolute control over the oceans can one gain an absolute advantage in any conflict!

Just like this time.

Once the thirteen aircraft carrier battle groups blockade China's maritime and air routes, it means China would almost lose half of its means of contact with the outside world.

Although not a complete blockade, in this era, blockading half would be enough to inflict a heavy blow on China!

Of course.

The President's reason for doing this was mainly due to his inner apprehension regarding the reputation of Lin's.

At least, he would absolutely not relax until their Lighthouse Country's intelligence department figured out why a perfectly good aircraft carrier was being built inland.

The severe losses suffered several times before had at least made the President wiser.

All the officials and congressmen in The White House shared the same thought—

This Lin's must be guarded against!

...Meanwhile, many Western media outlets suddenly released numerous news reports once again—