Chinese aircraft carrier's voyage hints at plan for 'post-U.S.' navy

Sam Roggeveen is director of the international security program at the Lowy Institute, an international policy think tank based in Sydney. He was previously a senior strategic analyst with the Australian Office of National Assessments focused on North Asian strategic affairs.

The Fujian, China's newest aircraft carrier, returned to port last week after its first voyage, an 8-day sea trial to prepare the giant ship for handover to the country's navy.