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Liaoning
China’s Second Aircraft Carrier: A Sign of PLA Naval Muscle?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at the significance of the development for China’s military and its security thinking.
Is China Really About to Build J-20 Stealth Fighters for Its Carriers?
By Robert Farley
When exactly will the J-20 be ready for Chinese carriers?
China’s Type 001A Carrier Continues Sea Trials Amid Possible Complications
By Ankit Panda
The Type 001A remains in trials.
China’s New Carrier to Begin New Round of Sea Trials This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy’s latest flattop is expected to commence a four-day sea trial this Thursday.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Completes 4th Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built flattop could be commissioned as early as April.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Sets Out for Second Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built flattop headed out for a second round of sea trials on August 26.
Can the Belt and Road Initiative Offer New Hope for China’s Rust Belt?
By Ravi Prasad
China's northeast has problems that can't be solved simply by building new infrastructure.
Will the Trump Administration Send a US Aircraft Carrier Through the Taiwan Strait?
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration may be setting the stage for a show of reassurance toward Taipei.
China’s 1st Carrier Strike Group Reaches Initial Operational Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks another important step in the Chinese Navy’s ambitious aircraft carrier program.
As China's Type 001A Carrier Enters Sea Trials, What's Next for the PLAN's Carrier Force?
By Ankit Panda
China's first indigenously built and designed carrier is an important milestone for the PLAN.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Heads Out for Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier headed out for sea trials on May 13.
Will China’s New Aircraft Carrier Start Sea Trials This Week?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new aircraft carrier might take to the sea for the first time this week.
China Readies 1st Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier for Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new carrier could take to the sea for the first time this month.
Photos Show Massive Chinese Naval Exercise in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
More than 40 ships conclude drills with display of seamanship.
China Sends Aircraft Carrier Through Taiwan Strait
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry dispatched ships and aircraft to monitor the Chinese warship as it entered the Taiwan Strait this week.
Will China’s First Homemade Carrier Take to the Sea in February?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new aircraft carrier could embark on its maiden voyage already in February after the Chinese New Year.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Conduct Mooring Trials Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first home-grown carrier will reportedly be inducted ahead of schedule.
China to Likely Induct New Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first home-grown carrier could be delivered to the navy as early as the end of 2018.
Chinese Defense Ministry to Japan: 'Get Used To' PLAAF Operations Through the Miyako Strait
By Ankit Panda
China wants Japan to get used to seeing its military vessels and aircraft transit the Miyako Strait.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was the fourth time that the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s sole carrier sailed near Taiwan.
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.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Taiwan Strait Again
By Steven Stashwick
Liaoning’s latest transit demonstrates more normalized operations in the sensitive strait.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Departs for Exercises and Possible Port Call in Hong Kong
By Ankit Panda
The Liaoning has left Qingdao for another training deployment.
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.
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