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Liaoning aircraft carrier
![China’s J-15 Carrierborne Fighter: Sizing up the Competition China’s J-15 Carrierborne Fighter: Sizing up the Competition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-19-14.jpg)
China’s J-15 Carrierborne Fighter: Sizing up the Competition
By Rick Joe
Just how capable is the J-15, and where does its future lie?
![Chinese Aircraft Carrier Conducts ‘Routine’ Drills Near Taiwan Chinese Aircraft Carrier Conducts ‘Routine’ Drills Near Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-09-4.jpg)
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Conducts ‘Routine’ Drills Near Taiwan
By Steven Stashwick
Six warships pass through the Ryukyus to exercise east of Taiwan.
![US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-06-5.jpg)
US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
This is the second time this year the strike group has entered the contentious body of water.
![Third Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion Amid Shipyard Expansion Third Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion Amid Shipyard Expansion](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-06-5.jpg)
Third Chinese Aircraft Carrier Nears Completion Amid Shipyard Expansion
By Steven Stashwick
Work begins on fourth carrier, but future plans remain murky.
![How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers? How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-09-10.jpg)
How Will the Chinese Navy Use Its 2 Aircraft Carriers?
By Ying Yu Lin
As the PLA Navy adjusts to its growing carrier fleet, pay attention to the officers tasked to lead.
![Will China Have 7 Aircraft Carriers by 2025? Will China Have 7 Aircraft Carriers by 2025?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1200px-aircraft_carrier_liaoning_cv-16.jpg)
Will China Have 7 Aircraft Carriers by 2025?
By Abraham Ait
The PLA Navy’s upcoming Type 075 assault ships may deploy fighter jets to better contend pacific naval superiority.
![China’s 1st Carrier Strike Group Reaches Initial Operational Capability China’s 1st Carrier Strike Group Reaches Initial Operational Capability](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17188103741891.jpg)
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.
![China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-screen-shot-2017-07-07-at-12.02.39-pm.jpg)
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.
![How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier? How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_16-19-41.jpg)
How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier?
By Shang-su Wu
China’s newly operational aircraft carrier could be a useful yardstick for regional countries to develop their air forces.
![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’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_16-19-41.jpg)
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.”
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