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Liaoning aircraft carrieri

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. 

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  • Photos have been posted online of what appears to be a full-size model of the jet on the country’s carrier
  • The aircraft is still in the development phase and will have to be able to handle ski-jump and electromagnetic catapult systems, analyst says
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Fujian, mentioned by President Xi Jinping in New Year’s message as among the country’s achievements, is viewed as central to Two Centenaries goals.

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China launched its third and most-advanced aircraft carrier in June, but its navy lacks a fighter trainer specifically designed for carrier-based operation.

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The Lhasa, seen as the world’s No 2 most powerful destroyer, led a series of drills with other warships and combat aircraft over three days.

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The Liaoning conducted ‘more than 100 landings and take-offs’ in six days, Japan’s defence ministry said, in the first such report for the aircraft carrier.

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Six of the transport planes, reportedly carrying missiles, took part in a multi-day, long-range mission that showcased the PLA’s growing logistical capability.

Wei Huixiao, the commander of the guided-missile destroyer the Shaoxing, joined the navy after working for Huawei and studying for a PhD.

Larger number of warships became necessary for missions further afield than South China Sea and Taiwan, retired senior colonel tells mainland media.

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