The commissioning of the warship, named the Shandong, puts China in a small club of nations with multiple aircraft carriers. - ANN
BEIJING: China's second aircraft carrier entered service on Tuesday (Dec 17), adding major firepower to its military ambitions as it faces tensions with self-ruled Taiwan as well as the US and regional neighbours around the disputed South China Sea.
The commissioning of the warship, named the Shandong, puts China in a small club of nations with multiple aircraft carriers, and the country is reportedly building a third.
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