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A recent photo shows the new Chinese carrier has entered a dry dock for further maintenance at the Dalian Shipyard. Photo: Weibo via DFIC

Beijing, China, France, Shanghai, World

Chinese homemade carrier in dry-dock check after sea trial

by Asia Times staff May 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The home-made Chinese aircraft carrier has returned from its six-day sea trial. Photo: Weibo

China, Shanghai, United Kingdom, World

Smooth maiden sail of first made-in-China aircraft carrier

by Frank Chen May 21, 2018February 18, 2020

A view of the flight deck and the island of China's domestically built carrier during the vessel's first sea trial. Photo: Weibo via PLA Daily

China’s home-made carrier back to pier after first sea trial

by Asia Times staff May 18, 2018February 18, 2020

People gather near the Dalian Shipyard on May 13 to witness the start of the first homemade carrier's sea trial. Photo: CGTN screen grab

Beijing, China, India, South Asia, World

Beijing wants six carriers, but won’t compete with the US

by Asia Times staff May 17, 2018February 18, 2020

China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier, known only as 'Type 001A,' leaves port in the northeast city of Dalian on May 13. Photo: Reuters

China’s first homemade carrier casts off for sea trials

by Frank Chen May 14, 2018February 18, 2020

A Z-18 transport helicopter is seen landing on the Chinese aircraft carrier in this photo taken on May 5, 2018. Photo: Global Times

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Russia, Shanghai, World

Sea trial of China’s new carrier ‘may not be smooth sailing’

by Asia Times staff May 8, 2018February 18, 2020

HMCS Vancouver, a Royal Canadian Navy frigate, is seen docking at a pier in Hong Kong on May 3, 2018, during its first stop of a months-long trip to nations in the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: Frank Chen/Asia Times

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, World

Visiting Canadian frigate steers clear of freedom-of-navigation

by Frank Chen May 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen. Photo: VOA

Beijing, China, Shanghai, Taiwan

Busy time for militaries on both sides of the Taiwan Strait

by Asia Times staff April 25, 2018February 18, 2020

A computer-generated conceptual rendering of the second Chinese carrier to be built in Shanghai. Photo: Weibo

China, Hong Kong, Shanghai

Construction of second Chinese carrier to start in Shanghai

by Asia Times staff April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

People gather near the berth of China's first domestically made aircraft carrier in Dalian. Photo: AP

China, Macau, Shanghai

China’s 1st home-made carrier a minnow versus USS Ford

by Frank Chen April 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing is becoming more open and honest about its first carrier Liaoning as a new domestically made carrier is undergoing sea trials. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, Russia, World

Beijing flags naval prowess but admits carrier’s limitations

by Asia Times staff April 16, 2018February 18, 2020

A recent photo of what is believed to be the PLA's first shipborne railgun. Photo: WeChat

Beijing, China, Wuhan

PLA website confirms sea trial of shipborne railgun

by Asia Times staff March 14, 2018February 18, 2020

A vessel from the PLA's South Sea Fleet leaves its home port of Zhanjiang in Guangdong province en route to Djibouti. Photo: Chinese Navy

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Philippines, South Asia, Taiwan

Djibouti base won’t be the only one, ex-PLA admiral says

by Asia Times staff February 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Ensign of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Vietnam

PLA chiefs from UN missions, South China Sea promoted

by Asia Times staff January 25, 2018February 18, 2020

The first ship of the Type 055 series was launched in June 2017. Photo: PLA Daily

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Shanghai

Powerful destroyers to protect China’s aircraft carriers

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2018February 18, 2020

A photo taken at Dalian Shipyard this month shows the uptick bow of the carrier Type 002. Photo: Handout

Beijing, China, Shanghai

‘February sea trial’ for China’s first homemade carrier

by Asia Times staff December 29, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese soldiers are seen in front of a PLA flag at the force's base in Djibouti. Photo: PLA Daily

Beijing, China, European Union, Middle East, South Asia, Taiwan, World

Why PLA’s Djibouti base could be a threat to Taiwan

by Asia Times staff December 21, 2017February 18, 2020

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Type 002, is seen during its launch ceremony in Dalian in May. The second made-in-China carrier will have a similar steam powered propulsion system. Photo: Reuters / Stringer

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Russia, Shanghai, World, Wuhan

China finalising design for second homemade aircraft carrier

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2017February 18, 2020

A model of nuclear-powered patrol ship is on display at the 2017 China Maritime Expo. Photo: CSIC

China, France, Shanghai, World

‘Reactors for future Chinese nuclear carriers’ put on show

by Asia Times staff December 7, 2017February 18, 2020

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, is shown at Dalian Port in Liaoning province. Photo: AFP

Beijing anxious to deny new aircraft carrier is Soviet copycat

by Frank Chen December 5, 2017February 18, 2020

China's first homemade aircraft carrier is seen during its launch in Dalian on April 26, 2017. Photo: Reuters

China

China’s first locally-built aircraft carrier ‘90% ready’

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, World

New supply ship strengthens PLA’s carrier strike group

by Asia Times staff November 15, 2017February 18, 2020

A female soldier is seen at the PLA's base in Djibouti. Photo: PLA Daily

Beijing, China, France, Italy, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Ship calls and a shooting drill: busy first 100 days for PLA’s first overseas base

by Frank Chen November 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Launch ceremony for the first warship of the 055 class. Photo: CCTV

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Taiwan, World

More details of PLA’s ace Type 055 destroyer unveiled

by Asia Times staff November 3, 2017February 18, 2020

A Chinese dredger is seen in the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam

Machines behind Beijing’s island-building frenzy

by Frank Chen November 2, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese PLA soldiers at a naval ship for a voyage to some 20 countries wave to the public on the Huangpu river in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

China

Chinese admiral divulges plans for new mid-sized nuke attack sub, next-gen destroyers

by Asia Unhedged October 27, 2017February 18, 2020