Sourced: Global Times By Yang Sheng China’s first domestically built carrier, known as the Type 001A, is undergoing preparations for its first sea trial, while discussions about its name show that Chinese people hold high expectations of the carrier’s ability to resolve the Taiwan question. According to the latest online photos from the Dalian Shipbuilding… Continue reading CHINA PREPARES AIRCRAFT CARRIER FOR SEA TRIAL
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SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Sourced : Business Insider via STRATFOR Satellite imagery reveals the progress China has made on its new Type 001A aircraft carrier project. Construction on the carrier began at the Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co.’s shipyard in northeastern Liaoning province in early 2015 and has since proceeded at a brisk pace. The imagery, acquired from… Continue reading SATELLITE IMAGERY REVEALS CHINA’S PROGRESS ON THEIR SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER