The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (centre) and other ships from the People's Liberation Army Navy taking part in a military drill in the Western Pacific Ocean on April 18, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
AFP: Chinese carrier leads live fire drill in East China Sea
A flotilla of Chinese naval vessels held a "live combat drill" in the East China Sea, state media reported early Tuesday, the latest show of force by Beijing's burgeoning navy in disputed waters that have riled neighbours.
The state-run Xinhua news agency said the vessels, led by China's sole aircraft carrier the Liaoning, "took part in anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare training" with a simulated "opposing force".
Xinhua said the drill, which took place on Sunday, included multiple take-offs from the deck of the Liaoning by J15 fighter jets and that "anti-air missiles were fired from ships surrounding the carrier".
The Liaoning is a refurbished Cold War-era aircraft carrier that was bought from Ukraine and commissioned in 2012.
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Update #1: Chinese aircraft carrier leads live-fire drills in East China Sea -- Stars and Stripes
Update #2: [Photos] China's Aircraft Carrier Drills Near Taiwan -- Maritime Executive
WNU Editor:This is one way to rile up your neighbors.
