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Tag: The Liaoning

Pakistan unlikely to buy Chinese carrier, for now

by Asia Times staff February 13, 2019February 18, 2020

There have been unconfirmed reports that China could be planning to sell its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, to Pakistan, before the vessel built in the Soviet era reaches the end of its service life. If sold, the Chinese carrier could be a big boost to Pakistan’s navy which competes with arch-rival India, which has an operational carrier, the […]

Ukrainian military expertise sought after by the PLA

by Frank Chen December 28, 2017February 18, 2020

Beijing anxious to deny new aircraft carrier is Soviet copycat

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PLA admiral rejects talk of J-20 fighters on aircraft carriers

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2017February 18, 2020

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

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by Frank Chen October 26, 2017February 18, 2020

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by Asia Unhedged October 25, 2017February 18, 2020

New destroyers are Beijing’s answer to Aegis warships

by Frank Chen October 18, 2017February 18, 2020

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