China plays down media reports of selling aircraft carrier to Pakistan
A Pakistani newspaper had reported, quoting Chinese and Russian media reports, that China was planning to sell Liaoning. "I have not seen the report," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.
Feb 12, 2019, 20:03 PM IST
Is China's only aircraft carrier a nightmare for its own fighter jets?
A state-run TV channel has quoted a veteran pilot as saying that the Liaoning's short take-off makes it difficult for new-age fighter jets to shoot off.
Apr 18, 2018, 08:12 AM IST
China port city blast death toll rises to four
The death toll from a huge explosion in eastern China rose to four Wednesday as police said two people who were initially reported missing had died when they mishandled illegal explosives.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:06 AM IST
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong on maiden visit
China`s first aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong waters on Friday, its latest show of growing military might at a time of rising regional tension.
Jul 07, 2017, 12:14 PM IST
China launches second aircraft carrier
China on Wednesday launched its second aircraft carrier, the first to be developed and built indigenously, in a Dalian shipyard in Liaoning Province.
Apr 26, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
China confirms its aircraft carrier passed through Taiwan
The Liaoning is China's only aircraft carrier in operation.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
China tests new jet fighter prototype: Report
The so-called "fifth-generation" twin-engine jet is China`s answer to the US F-35, the world`s most technically advanced fighter.
Dec 26, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
'Liaoning' - China's 1st aircraft carrier conducts maiden live-fire drills amid rising tensions with US
In a show of strength amid increasing tensions with the United Sates over the South China Sea and Taiwan, China's first aircraft carrier battle group - 'Liaoning' - has carried out its maiden live-fire exercises on a massive scale.
Dec 16, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
US, China target Chinese firm suspected of North Korean nuclear link: Report
US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang agreed on Monday to step up cooperation in the UNSC after North Korea`s fifth nuclear test.
Sep 20, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
China building second aircraft carrier which will focus more on military ops
China's second aircraft carrier, which is now under construction, will focus more on military operations training and technological experiments to improve its defence systems as the 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army (PLA) undergoes massive revamp.
Jan 04, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
29 US Naval captains visit China's lone aircraft carrier
Amid simmering South China Sea tensions, China has permitted 29 US naval captains to visit its lone aircraft carrier and meet its personnel to show its prowess.
Oct 21, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
