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USS Abraham Lincoln, a US Navy aircraft carrier, makes history by visiting Port Klang after more than a decade, strengthening partnerships in the region and drawing attention from China.
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has docked in Port Klang, Malaysia, marking the first visit by a carrier of its kind to the country since 2012. The arrival not only strengthens ties between the United States and Malaysia, but also sends a clear message to the region, including China, about the U.S. strategic presence in Southeast Asia.
The historic visit, the aircraft carrier’s second scheduled stop on its 2024 mission, was welcomed by U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan. “This port call reaffirms the importance of Malaysia to the United States. It underscores our commitment to regional stability and Malaysian sovereignty,” Kagan said. With more than 4.200 sailors and marines on board, the presence of the US Navy aircraft carrier also promises to warm up cultural and economic relations between the countries.
A movement with strategic messages
The visit of the USS Abraham Lincoln is not only a diplomatic event, but also a geopolitical statement. In 2012, when the USS George Washington docked at the same port, the event was seen as a way to remind China of the US influence in the region, especially near the disputed Spratly Islands.
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Now, more than a decade later, the presence of another US Navy aircraft carrier rekindles that symbolism, even after a history of tensions and scandals involving operations at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal.
The terminal, previously operated by Glenn Defense Marine Asia, was the site of one of the biggest corruption scandals in the history of the US Navy, led by Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis. Despite its troubled past, the choice of location this time reflects an attempt to overcome the stigma and strengthen trust between the two countries.
Regional pressures and strategic response
Although the carrier docked in Malaysia, reports suggest that Singapore’s Changi Naval Base was initially the preferred port of call. However, logistical challenges forced a change of plans, resulting in the call at Port Klang. This diversion, as it happens, could have an even greater impact, symbolizing a rapprochement with Malaysia while also reaffirming the US’s commitment to security in China’s backyard.
Defense sources said the strategic move also helps dispel the remnants of the corruption scandal at the port terminal and strengthens the narrative that the US continues to invest in regional stability while keeping China under surveillance.
Powerful and complex presence
Bringing a 97-ton vessel like the USS Abraham Lincoln to a stop requires more than just logistical planning. It is a symbolic act that projects military and political power, especially at a time when Asia remains a hotbed of global tensions. By docking in Southeast Asia, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is reinforcing alliances and sending a clear message: The United States is ready to defend its interests in China’s backyard, without hesitation.
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Human greed does not allow for the possibility of peace, except the peace of cemeteries. China, for example, wants to dominate the world at all costs. Everyone already knows the end of this.