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Liaoning aircraft carrier

Liaoning aircraft carrier
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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9 September, 2024
At least nine of the aircraft in the exercise are believed to be J-15Bs. Photo: CCTV
China’s navy

Updated Chinese J-15 fighter jet spotted in aircraft carrier drill footage

Military analyst says J-15Bs seen airborne in official images, suggesting planes have entered service.

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China’s navy

Chinese navy holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in South China Sea

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Taiwan

Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification

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China’s military

China has reportedly tested a next-generation carrier-based fighter jet

A documentary on state media refers to take-offs by the new jet from the deck of the Liaoning, but offers no further information or images of the aircraft.

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A fighter jet takes off from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier in 2022. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China’s military

Smooth sailing for China’s Fujian carrier as it finishes first sea trial

The country’s most advanced aircraft carrier achieves ‘expected results’ in eight-day test of its power and electrical systems, Xinhua reports.

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China’s military

Fresh sightings of J-35 progress on deck of China’s Liaoning aircraft 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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China’s military

China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sets new sortie benchmark

Aircraft perform more than 600 take-offs and landings during manoeuvres in April, Japanese forces say.

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A J-15 Chinese fighter jet takes off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during exercises around Taiwan on April 9. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China recruits women to fly carrier-based warplanes as navy faces pilot shortage

The country will also allow university graduates with STEM backgrounds to enter naval aviation pipeline as part of new recruitment drive.

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China’s military

‘Significant’ boost in Chinese navy aims to project power into Pacific: analysts

Sheer number of fighter jet sorties shows China’s naval operation abilities have significantly improved, US-based analyst says.

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China’s military

China’s advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to start sea trials this year

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’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is China’s biggest and most complex warship yet and marks a milestone in Xi’s project to modernise the PLA. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

China’s Liaoning carrier strike group makes show of force in western Pacific

The fleet is dominated by the country’s most powerful destroyers and includes supply ships, pointing to longer exercise.

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The Liaoning is leading the navy’s most powerful strike group to the western Pacific Ocean. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China’s jet fighter pilots elevated as aircraft carrier fleet grows

The promotion of flying officers to command positions on board PLA Navy carriers mirrors US approach.

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China’s military

New officers aboard China’s first aircraft carrier aim to break language barrier

New generation of navy officers aboard PLA’s first aircraft carrier more confident in using the foreign language to warn off planes and vessels.

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China’s military

Chinese navy struggles to find pilots for aircraft carriers

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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A PLA Navy pilot in a J-15 takes to the skies after leaving the deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning. Photo: Handout
China’s military

Does this video show a Chinese navy fighter jet warning off a US destroyer?

A video released on Chinese state media appears to show a Chinese navy jet warning off a US guided-missile destroyer.

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A video released by Chinese state media showed a Chinese fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Liaoning flying over a suspected US guided-missile destroyer. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

China puts Fujian aircraft carrier systems to milestone test

Mooring trials taking place at the same time as fitting out, which could save time, state broadcaster says.

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China’s aircraft carriers

Fujian aircraft carrier doesn’t have radar, weapon systems yet, photos show

Warship was launched a month ago and military analysts expect the process to get it ready for active service could take several years.

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China’s aircraft carriers

Chinese shipyard ready to launch aircraft carrier, satellite images show

The dry dock has been flooded so the vessel can be floated, and banners with political slogans and flags can be seen on the warship.

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A satellite image of the Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai, taken on Tuesday, shows the dry dock has been flooded. Photo: Planet Labs
China’s aircraft carriers

Say it with aircraft carriers: why countries send in the big ships

The vessels can send a political message in a time of tension, analyst says.

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China’s aircraft carriers

China delays launch of Type 003 aircraft carrier

The launch had been been expected during Friday’s Dragon Boat Festival but was delayed for an unexplained reason.

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China-Japan relations

China urges Japan to stop ‘dangerous’ close monitoring of navy drills

It comes after the Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group was shadowed by Japan’s Izumo warship in the western Pacific.

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A J-15 fighter jet prepares to land on the Liaoning aircraft carrier. The Chinese warship and its strike group was closely watched by Japan’s navy during drills in the western Pacific in early May. Photo: AP
China's military weapons

Liaoning carrier group ends Pacific navy drills seen as signal to Taiwan

Japanese and US navies kept a close eye on the PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels during its high-intensity drills.

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Japan observed the take-off and landing of carrier-based J-15 fighters from the Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning on May 3, 2022. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China's military weapons

China’s carrier drills offer pointers to plans for future strike groups

The Liaoning aircraft carrier conducted high-intensity drills in the Philippine Sea this month as the PLA navy seeks to hone its skills.

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China’s military

China sends biggest destroyer to lead Yellow Sea combat drills

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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China's military weapons

‘More than 100’ PLA Navy sorties send message to West over Taiwan

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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A carrier-based J-15 fighter jet takes off from the Liaoning’s flight deck during open-sea combat training. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

Japanese warship shadows Chinese navy strike group in western Pacific

PLA Navy carrier strike group carries out battle exercises south of Okinawa and east of Taiwan, closely monitored by Japan

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A Chinese carrier-based J-15 fighter takes off from the Liaoning on Tuesday. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China's military weapons

Chinese aircraft carrier leads large strike group into western Pacific

The Liaoning escorted on ‘routine mission’ by seven warships, including the PLA Navy’s most powerful destroyer.

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Japan

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails near Japan’s Okinawa islands

The defence ministry said eight naval vessels, including the carrier, transited through the islands in Okinawa.

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