China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn
China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn
China /  Diplomacy

Type 001A: China’s first home-grown aircraft carrier on final sea run to combat readiness

Vessel could complete test to go into service in time for the 70th anniversary of the people’s republic, experts say

Topic |   Liaoning aircraft carrier
Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 10:45am, 28 Aug, 2018

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China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn
China’s Type 001A leaves its dock in Dalian under tow on Sunday. Photo: Dfic.cn
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