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China's first aircraft carrier went into commission on September 26, 2012 and was named "Liaoning" after the northeastern province. The 300-metre ship, refurbished and upgraded from the unfinished Soviet carrier Varyag, which China bought from Ukraine in 1998, is believed to be years away from active service.
- All three sides flex their military muscle in South China Sea, Taiwan Strait this week
- Military commentator says presence of warplanes and warships in region now the norm
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
Japan sent destroyer JS Suzutsuki and patrol aircraft to monitor and gather information on Chinese navy group.
Japan sent destroyer JS Suzutsuki and patrol aircraft to monitor and gather information on Chinese navy group.
Taipei will conduct six rounds of missile tests while carrying out other drills in what is perceived as a warning to the mainland.
Taipei will conduct six rounds of missile tests while carrying out other drills in what is perceived as a warning to the mainland.
Advanced H-6J among at least 10 planes involved in drills which followed February dual carrier operation in disputed waterway.
Advanced H-6J among at least 10 planes involved in drills which followed February dual carrier operation in disputed waterway.
The KJ-600 is under development at the same time as the new vessel but needs help with launch from a carrier deck
The KJ-600 is under development at the same time as the new vessel but needs help with launch from a carrier deck
Improved language skills will avoid misunderstandings during increasing engagements with other forces in flashpoint waterway.
Improved language skills will avoid misunderstandings during increasing engagements with other forces in flashpoint waterway.
Military analysts say the timing was a coincidence because it is not possible to put a carrier to sea with only a day’s notice.
Military analysts say the timing was a coincidence because it is not possible to put a carrier to sea with only a day’s notice.
Passage of missile destroyer USS Mustin ‘deliberately raised the heat of the Taiwan issue … [and] sent flirtatious glances to Taiwan’s independence forces’, Chinese military spokesman says.
Passage of missile destroyer USS Mustin ‘deliberately raised the heat of the Taiwan issue … [and] sent flirtatious glances to Taiwan’s independence forces’, Chinese military spokesman says.
Report of satellite images of submarine with vessel could signal positive results on the water, analyst says.
Report of satellite images of submarine with vessel could signal positive results on the water, analyst says.
‘Dangerous activities’ cited by city’s civil aviation department as reason for blocking UNI Air flight last week was actually a PLA air-to-air missile exercise, insider says.
‘Dangerous activities’ cited by city’s civil aviation department as reason for blocking UNI Air flight last week was actually a PLA air-to-air missile exercise, insider says.
Satellite imagery reveals work on new construction hall at the Bohai facility in Liaoning province.
Satellite imagery reveals work on new construction hall at the Bohai facility in Liaoning province.
Taipei is investigating heavily in asymmetric defences in the hope of delaying landings long enough for the US to come to its aid.
Taipei is investigating heavily in asymmetric defences in the hope of delaying landings long enough for the US to come to its aid.
A group of multi-role surface combat ships are being fitted and expected to be able to fire a wide range of weapons.
A group of multi-role surface combat ships are being fitted and expected to be able to fire a wide range of weapons.
It’s the first time the two warships have conducted drills at the same time since the Shandong entered service in December.
It’s the first time the two warships have conducted drills at the same time since the Shandong entered service in December.
Rare footage of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning was released on August 28, 2020. showing the vessel at sea with aircraft conducting a series of drills on the vessel. The Liaoning is one of two combat-ready aircraft carriers that China currently operates. China's first aircraft carrier, the 300-metre ship warship was commissioned in 2012 after it refurbished and upgraded from an unfinished Soviet carrier. Previously named Varyag, the vessel was acquired by China from Ukraine in 1998.
Rare footage of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning was released on August 28, 2020. showing the vessel at sea with aircraft conducting a series of drills on the vessel. The Liaoning is one of two combat-ready aircraft carriers that China currently operates. China's first aircraft carrier, the 300-metre ship warship was commissioned in 2012 after it refurbished and upgraded from an unfinished Soviet carrier. Previously named Varyag, the vessel was acquired by China from Ukraine in 1998.
State broadcaster shows eight-minute film of Type 093B submarine taking part in exercise.
State broadcaster shows eight-minute film of Type 093B submarine taking part in exercise.
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted operations but military’s major challenge is to train enough personnel to operate its expanding fleet.
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted operations but military’s major challenge is to train enough personnel to operate its expanding fleet.
Flotilla from East Sea Fleet was led by Russian-made Sovremenny-class guided-missile destroyer, official report says.
Flotilla from East Sea Fleet was led by Russian-made Sovremenny-class guided-missile destroyer, official report says.
Exercises come after mainland China’s Eastern Theatre Command expanded facilities and troop deployments over the last few years.
Exercises come after mainland China’s Eastern Theatre Command expanded facilities and troop deployments over the last few years.
Videos and photos show the country’s first large landing helicopter dock vessel leaving its shipyard in Shanghai.
Videos and photos show the country’s first large landing helicopter dock vessel leaving its shipyard in Shanghai.
As the race to find the best platform for a modified fighter hots up, designer wins critics’ support by selling the American angle.
As the race to find the best platform for a modified fighter hots up, designer wins critics’ support by selling the American angle.
Its developer says the 20-megawatt units went into service ‘recently’ but does not specify which ships now have them installed.
Its developer says the 20-megawatt units went into service ‘recently’ but does not specify which ships now have them installed.
As China aims to equal US naval strength in the Pacific, its first domestically developed carrier begins final assembly process.
As China aims to equal US naval strength in the Pacific, its first domestically developed carrier begins final assembly process.
Five-day drill began with simulated PLA missile attacks targeting command centres, airports and military bases, source says.
Five-day drill began with simulated PLA missile attacks targeting command centres, airports and military bases, source says.
Plans to start testing a new fighter next year have raised speculation that the designer is trying to develop a new warplane for the country’s new aircraft carriers.
Plans to start testing a new fighter next year have raised speculation that the designer is trying to develop a new warplane for the country’s new aircraft carriers.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
World’s largest offshore farm ship expected to be ready to set sail in 2022, China State Shipbuilding Corp says.
World’s largest offshore farm ship expected to be ready to set sail in 2022, China State Shipbuilding Corp says.
Seventh transit this year by US navy continues its active presence, a day after state TV shows Chinese tanks storming beaches in apparent warning to Taiwan.
Seventh transit this year by US navy continues its active presence, a day after state TV shows Chinese tanks storming beaches in apparent warning to Taiwan.
Taipei-controlled Pratas and Taiping islands lost their geostrategic importance to Beijing after it developed eight artificial islands nearby, military observer says.
Taipei-controlled Pratas and Taiping islands lost their geostrategic importance to Beijing after it developed eight artificial islands nearby, military observer says.