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China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Preps for Commissioning Ceremony

China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Preps for Commissioning Ceremony

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is reportedly being made ready for commissioning, according to Chinese state media reports.

China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report

China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report

By Ankit Panda
The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.
China Kicks Off Construction of New Supercarrier

China Kicks Off Construction of New Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has reportedly started building its third aircraft carrier.

China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong

China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first time China’s largest warship has visited the former British colony.

From China's New Aircraft Carrier to Malabar 2017: Naval Update in the Asia-Pacific

From China's New Aircraft Carrier to Malabar 2017: Naval Update in the Asia-Pacific

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's editors discuss recent naval procurement decisions and exercises across the Asia-Pacific region.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

What Does China's New Aircraft Carrier Mean for the Liaoning?

What Does China's New Aircraft Carrier Mean for the Liaoning?

By Robert Farley
China seems to be taking the same careful approach to its carrier program as Japan took during the interwar period.

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier to Begin Sea Trials in 2019

China’s Second Aircraft Carrier to Begin Sea Trials in 2019

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is nearing completion and a launching ceremony ‘will soon be held.’
Next Stop South China Sea? China’s 1st Aircraft Carrier ‘Ready for Combat’

Next Stop South China Sea? China’s 1st Aircraft Carrier ‘Ready for Combat’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A communist party official claims that China’s sole carrier is “constantly prepared for war.”

The Truth About China's Aircraft Carriers

The Truth About China's Aircraft Carriers

By Greg Austin
The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities.

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