China’s aircraft carrier, J-15 jets conduct drills in S China Sea
On Wednesday, the Liaoning led other naval vessels in live fire testing of new weapons in the South China Sea [Xinhua]
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier successfully conducted drills in the South China Sea this week the navy said.
The ship is China’s sole aircraft carrier, and was accompanied by warships as it passed through the disputed Miyako Strait.
On Wednesday, China’s foreign ministry said that the Liaoning was also conducting weapons tests with the other vessels fron the navy.