China's first aircraft carrier leaves port
(CNTV.cn) Updated: 2012-10-15 10:01 |
| Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed from Dalian on Friday evening. |
China's first aircraft carrier sailed from the port of Dalian in Northeastern China on Friday evening.
This is the Liaoning's first voyage since it was delivered to the People's Liberation Army on September 25.
Pictures of the event show a J-15 carrier-based fighter aircraft practicing take-off and landing on the craft. The carrier was rebuilt from the Soviet ship Varyag. It was renamed "Liaoning" after years of remodelling work. Its delivery made China one of the few countries in the world to have an aircraft carrier in active service.
- China's consumer drones market sets to boom in 2017
- Less market anticipation for yuan weakening: Report
- Chinese people more tolerant of flexible working arrangements: survey
- Course instructor spanks trainees, causing furor
- China continues to contribute largest share of tourists to Asia Pacific: MasterCard
- Northeast SOEs to bear brunt of China's ownership reforms
- PPP fund worth $27b to start operation soon
- Chinese factories score a goal with Euro 2016
Hot Topics
Editor's Picks
