China's first aircraft carrier a show of strength

Tōkyō : Japan | Sep 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM PDT

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Prime Minister Wen Jiabao described the launch of the 300 metre long Liaoning as of "mighty and deep significance". The reconditioned Soviet ship, purchased from the Ukraine in 1998, began sea trials in August last year...The commissioning comes amid a backdrop of disputes with Japan, the Philippines... FULL ARTICLE AT Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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