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Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning takes up role in South China Sea

: Dec 2, 2013 - : 12:16 pm

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China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has anchored and started training for the first time at the nation’s new dedicated base in the South China Sea.

The Defence Ministry confirmed for the first time on Thursday, November 28, that the navy now has the ability to dock and service aircraft carriers at its Sanya base.

Analysts said it indicated China would locate its future carriers in the South China Sea, increasing tensions with nations such as the Philippines and Vietnam, which also have territorial claims in the region.

“The docking and training of Liaoning at the Sanya naval base has a significant impact on China’s long-term carrier development plan,” Beijing-based naval expert Li Jie said.

“The Sanya trip shows Liaoning has its second home in the southern-most part of China.”

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