China building its own aircraft carrier: party official

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Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) The first aircraft carrier built entirely by China is being constructed in the northeastern city of Dalian, a Communist Party official said Saturday, confirming for the first time that the Chinese are building the vessel from scratch.

Wang Min, party secretary in Liaoning Province, made the disclosure during a meeting of the provincial people’s congress, according to the online edition of the Chinese-language Takungpao daily in Hong Kong.

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Wang also reportedly said that the Chinese Navy will operate at least four aircraft carriers in the future.

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There have been several reports about China building its own aircraft carriers but so far, the Chinese defense ministry has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

Full article: China building its own aircraft carrier: party official (Focus Taiwan)

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