Reuters: Exclusive: Images show construction on China's third and largest aircraft carrier: analysts
HONG KONG/BEIJING(Reuters) - Construction of China’s first full-sized aircraft carrier is well under way, according to satellite images obtained and analyzed by a U.S. think tank.
The images from April, provided to Reuters by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, reveal considerable recent activity during the last six months on a large vessel at the Jiangnan shipyard outside Shanghai.
China has not formally confirmed it is building a third carrier, despite recent hints in state media, and the timing and extent of its carrier program remain state secrets.
The Pentagon said last week that work had begun, but no images have emerged until now.
Both Asian and Western militaries, and regional security analysts, are seeking information on the carrier, which is expected to be China’s first large, modern platform capable of leading a full range of strike group operations.
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More News On China's Third Aircraft Carrier
Satellite images reveal China is building its third - and largest - aircraft carrier at a shipyard in Shanghai -- Daily Mail/Reuters
Images show construction of China's third aircraft carrier, thinktank says -- The Guardian/AFP
Satellite images show China is building its third and largest aircraft carrier: reports -- FOX News
Satellite imagery shows China constructing third aircraft carrier -- UPI
Satellite images show China building a big aircraft carrier believed to be its first modern flattop -- Business Insider
China's Navy Will Soon Have Aircraft Carriers Like America (In At Least 1 Key Area) -- David Axe, National Interest
