On November 25, 2012, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) successfully completed flight landings on their first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, marking yet another step in China’s quest to develop power projection far beyond its shores. What else is in China’s military arsenal?
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China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, at sea. Photo: Xinhua
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