(Sonstiges) Chinas Trägerprogramm

[Erich]

das ist auch nicht die überragende news - aber der Vollständigkeit halber:
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China to launch carrier in 2011: Taiwan spy chief

(AFP) – 8 hours ago

TAIPEI — Taiwan's spy chief on Monday said China could bring its first aircraft carrier into service before the end of the year, kindling fears in Taipei over Beijing's continued naval build-up.

Tsai Teh-sheng, head of the island's National Security Bureau, said the "Varyag" a half-completed Soviet era aircraft carrier Beijing obtained from Ukraine in 1998, is expected to make its maiden voyage before the end of 2011.
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New shipborne navy jet fighter makes waves among analysts

* Source: Global Times
* [02:36 April 25 2011)

Unofficially dubbed the J-15, the new People's Liberation Army navy's "flying shark" features enlarged folding wings, twin nose wheels and an arresting hook for use on China's first aircraft carrier. Photo: Courtesy of netizen Zhang Xinliang
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