Chinese Aircraft Carrier

First Chinese carrier would possibly join Southern Fleet

The first Chinese aircraft carrier most likely will be commissioned into China's Southern Fleet which is responsible for the South China Sea, reported Chinese news agencies referring to ex-director of Taiwanese Navy's intelligence department. 

"First carrier can join Southern Fleet", stated the expert. As for the Taiwanese expert, with acquiring a capable aircraft carrier Chinese Navy would have an opportunity not only to operate in the Taiwan Strait but to attack poorly-defended east coast of the island. On the other hand, it is still uncertain when the Chinese carrier would become operable, pointed out the expert. 

China's official media sources have recently started to publish photos of the first national aircraft carrier, which had not been officially recognized before

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