Military insiders say the aircraft appears to have beaten the FC-31 in the race to become the PLA Navy’s fighter of the future

Shipbuilding chief says Type 001A is big departure from its sister, while military commentator thinks new vessel shows how lessons were learned from Liaoning.

Type 001A heads out for more testing in north of Yellow Sea, with observers saying issues may have been identified that need to be fixed.

Footage of recent operations, including a joint exercise with Russian fighter planes, features in Armed Forces Day release.

Maritime authorities close off area of Yellow Sea near vessel’s home port of Dalian for naval training exercise.

Developers at Chengdu Aerospace working on shorter version of J-20 to make it suitable for use with next generation catapult launch systems, insiders say.

The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.

Domestically developed Type 001A is unlikely to be ready before the end of the year, experts say.

Radar expert Liu Yongtan says surface wave system could track ships and planes from hundreds of kilometres away.

The thought of missing aircraft parts – or worse, falling parts – is unsettling. Here’s a look at how common it is, and what the experts have to say.

Technological and strategic barriers are also giving PLA Navy pause for thought, analysts say.

Advanced warships will boost PLA Navy’s operational capabilities but its focus may soon shift to improving training and logistics.

Photos released by US think tank give hints as to how country’s first domestically designed carrier will take shape.

Poor weather compounds low-key feel to event as Chinese military seeks to address concerns about its growing strength.

President urges naval forces around the world to work together to settle disputes.

Report shows operators standing on the bridge, technicians at control panels and the ski-jump flight deck without any aircraft on board.

France and Russia may send aircraft carriers to join China’s flat tops in show of military might and amity as Beijing polishes its image as rising power.

Israeli satellite images show Liaoning at Qingdao after refit, while China’s home-built Type 001A is expected to join navy’s big show in April.

Liaoning has just undergone a nine-month refit, while flight system of new warship the Type 001A is expected to be put to test.

PLA Navy’s first commissioned carrier and training ship for new generation of pilots could lose its distinctive ski-jump flight deck if newer technology takes over.

Beijing expected to have at least six aircraft carrier battle groups by 2035 after it prioritised modernising its navy, and will equip them with electromagnetic launch catapults similar to those of the US.

While charge sheet says Sun was responsible for causing huge losses to the state, one source claims accused could face death penalty if he compromised national security.

Vessel returned to home port of Dalian on Tuesday after spending 13 days undergoing tests in the Yellow Sea.

Crew of China’s second seagoing aircraft carrier shift focus to drills for air combat and move ship closer to operational status.

Several key pieces that could significantly improve the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army are expected to be completed or delivered next year.

Critics say the ships will be too small to have significant strategic value, but will nevertheless antagonise China. The decision to upgrade two Izumo-class helicopter carriers so they can launch fighter jets also risks breaching Japan’s pacifist constitution.

Tokyo says it wants to upgrade its Izumo-class destroyers so they can carry and launch fighter jets; the move would be a first since Japan adopted its pacifist constitution.

Recruitment focus is on candidates to fly the J-15 fighter jets for the planned fleet of aircraft carriers.