A file picture of China's sole aircraft carrier Liaoning taking part in a drill last month in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
A file picture of China's sole aircraft carrier Liaoning taking part in a drill last month in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
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China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with US’

Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according to Chinese state media and analysts

Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 9:23am, 27 Jan, 2017

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A file picture of China's sole aircraft carrier Liaoning taking part in a drill last month in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
A file picture of China's sole aircraft carrier Liaoning taking part in a drill last month in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
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