China's second aircraft carrier, called the 001A, under construction in Dalian, Liaoning province, on February 8. Photo: ChinaFotoPress
China's second aircraft carrier, called the 001A, under construction in Dalian, Liaoning province, on February 8. Photo: ChinaFotoPress
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First China-built carrier on target for April 23 launch

The fit-out will continue for some time before the 70,000-tonne pride of the navy is commissioned

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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China's second aircraft carrier, called the 001A, under construction in Dalian, Liaoning province, on February 8. Photo: ChinaFotoPress
China's second aircraft carrier, called the 001A, under construction in Dalian, Liaoning province, on February 8. Photo: ChinaFotoPress
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