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Liaoning
China's First Homemade Carrier Could Take to the Seas Later This Year
By Ankit Panda
Multiple reports suggest that the PLAN's first indigenous carrier could enter sea trials later this year.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
As the country builds its first indigenous carrier, what might it have in mind?
Is This China’s First Homemade Aircraft Carrier?
By Ankit Panda
China is working on its second aircraft carrier, the first to be indigenously built.
This US Technology Could Give Indian Aircraft Carriers an Important Edge
By Ankit Panda
The United States may sell India its state-of-the-art carrier launch system.
Chinese Admirals Spill the Beans on New Aircraft Carrier
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, PLAN officers provide details on China's second aircraft carrier.
What if China Never Acquired the Varyag?
By Robert Farley
China’s acquisition of the Varyag was contingent on a series of improbable events.
Relax, China's Aircraft Carrier Is Fine
By James R. Holmes
Reports of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning’s death are greatly exaggerated.
Aircraft Carrier Model Shows China’s Naval Ambitions
By Shahryar Pasandideh
Photos of a possible new carrier design indicate a change in strategy for China’s navy.
China’s Military Urges Increased Secrecy
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new official report cited by state media urges the PLA to more closely guard its military secrets.
China Attempts Military Transparency… And Fails
By Harry Kazianis
If the PLA wants to be transparent, giving Chuck Hagel a tour of its symbolic aircraft carrier won't cut it.
Why to Ignore China’s Aircraft Carriers
By Harry Kazianis
A lot of Chinese hardware could challenge US primacy in the Pacific. Carriers are not among them.
Why China’s Carrier Program Makes (Some) Sense
By J. Michael Cole
China's interest in aircraft carriers is a strategic calculation based in the psychology of modern warfare.