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China commissions aircraft carrier
The Shandong is the second Chinese aircraft carrier to enter service after the Liaoning, which was originally purchased as a hulk from Ukraine and entirely refurbished.
China begins naval exercise in the South China Sea
The location of the drills includes the contested Paracel and Spratly island groups, where Vietnam, the Philippines and others claim territory.
Pentagon: Flattop to join Chinese fleet this year
The report to Congress comes amid increased emphasis by the Pentagon on adjusting to what it sees as an emerging challenge from China not only in naval strength but also in cyber capabilities, space power and missile technologies.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
China kicks off showcase of military might
Beijing's first aircraft carrier will take part in a naval review Tuesday marking the People's Republic navy's 70th anniversary, joined by latest-generation nuclear submarines, destroyers and fighter jets.
China’s newest aircraft carrier readying for sea trials
The goal of the initial trials will be to test the aircraft carrier’s shipboard systems, to include engineering and damage control, as well as radar and communication systems.
By Mark D. Faram