China has launched its first
domestically-made aircraft carrier, in a
demonstration of the growing
technical sophistication of its defence
industries.
The 50,000-tonne carrier was towed
from its dockyard on Wednesday
morning following a ceremony in the
northern port city of Dalian.
Development of the new carrier began
in 2013 and construction commenced
in late 2015. It is expected to be
formally commissioned sometime
before 2020, after sea trials and the
arrival of its full air complement.
Reports of the launch said a bottle of
champagne was broken...
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