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Beijing towards first “Made in China” aircraft carrier?

Beijing, China - China might plan to expand its fleet to spread its influence over Asian seas

China might be planning to build new aircraft carriers to affirm its presence on Asian seas, says the State owned newspaper “Global Times”. Beijing actually owns one ship of this kind, the "Liaoning”, bought from Ukraine that entered in service on September 25, 2012. The People’s Republic authorities have never confirmed nor denied whether a homemade carrier is underway, but a ministry of defence...

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Rome, Italy, 12/01/2014 18:09
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