Latest News About Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning

Updated 2026-04-21 23:06

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Liaoning aircraft carrier: Latest News and Updates

China's first aircraft carrier went into commission on September 26, 2012 and was named "Liaoning" after the northeastern province. The 300-metre ship, refurbished and upgraded from the unfinished Soviet carrier Varyag, which China bought from Ukraine in 1998, is believed to be years away from active service.

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