J-15 operating off from the Chinese CV-16 Aircraft Carrier via Chinese Military Review.

How about a massive what if.

What if the Russians are simply designing a carrier for the Chinese much like they designed an attack helicopter for them?

Then consider the many Chinese shipyards that are looking for work.  Then add in the fact that within 5 years (if things remain as they are) the US military will be at its lowest point in 50 years.

That all adds up to the Chinese making a serious push in the Pacific within a decade or two, with the US being unable to do more than protest in the UN.

Developments like this should give US planner pause.