Type 001a

China's first indigenously built aircraft carrier is set to embark on its second sea trial after the 50,000-metric tonne vessel successfully completed the first one, according to a media report.

China has launched a corruption investigation into the general manager of the state-owned firm responsible for building aircraft carriers, a potential complication in ambitious plans to modernise its navy.

China's first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials today, state media said, as the country prepares to add a second such warship to its naval fleet. China's first aircraft carrier - Liaoning - was also a 'Type 001 aircraft carrier. The Liaoning was originally a Kuznetsov-class aircraft cruiser for the Soviet Navy in the mid...

The launch of China's second aircraft carrier, expected as soon as this week, will be an important and depressing moment for India. The "Type 001A" -- likely to be named the "Shandong" -- will give China an edge for the first time in the carrier race with its Asian rival, a literal two-to-one advantage. After decommissioning the INS Viraat earlier ...

China's first indigenously built aircraft carrier is set to embark on its second sea trial after the 50,000-metric tonne vessel successfully completed the first one, according to a media report.

China has launched a corruption investigation into the general manager of the state-owned firm responsible for building aircraft carriers, a potential complication in ambitious plans to modernise its navy.

China's first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials today, state media said, as the country prepares to add a second such warship to its naval fleet. China's first aircraft carrier - Liaoning - was also a 'Type 001 aircraft carrier. The Liaoning was originally a Kuznetsov-class aircraft cruiser for the Soviet Navy in the mid...

The launch of China's second aircraft carrier, expected as soon as this week, will be an important and depressing moment for India. The "Type 001A" -- likely to be named the "Shandong" -- will give China an edge for the first time in the carrier race with its Asian rival, a literal two-to-one advantage. After decommissioning the INS Viraat earlier ...