June 8, 201114 yr BBC news report Apparently it won't sail to other countries' territorial waters... which no sensible carrier admiral would do anyway...
June 9, 201114 yr From DefenseNews [excerpt] PLA Chief Confirms First China Aircraft CarrierAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Published: 8 Jun 2011 14:22 HONG KONG - A top Chinese military official has confirmed that Beijing is building an aircraft carrier, marking the first acknowledgement of the ship's existence from China's secretive armed forces.
July 13, 201114 yr From Reuters [excerpt] China advancing military capability at sea, in skiesTue Jul 12, 2011 10:05am BST (Recasts, adds report on satellites) By Ben Blanchard (Reuters) - China could begin testing its first aircraft carrier within weeks and is developing more advanced satellites, reports said on Tuesday, adding to concerns about its expanding military clout amid disputes over the resource-rich South China Sea.
July 28, 201114 yr From Reuters [excerpt] China defends carrier plans, neighbors fret over buildupBy Ben Blanchard and Chris Buckley BEIJING | Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:43am EDT (Reuters) - China's neighbors are worried its aircraft carrier program may in time intimidate regional rivals but its military on Thursday defended the plan as vital for maritime security.
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