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Thursday, September 01, 2011

China's aircraft carrier succeeds in maiden sea trials

Shi Lang (ex Varyag)China says the maiden sea trial of the country's refitted aircraft carrier has attained its objectives.

National Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said at a press briefing on Wednesday that the carrier has returned to the shipyard, and all systems were operating as normal.

The vessel, former Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag, has been totally refitted for its new role as a research and training platform for the Chinese military.

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