Tracker Shows Chinese Aircraft Carrier Off US Ally's Coast
Summary
A Chinese aircraft carrier, CNS Liaoning, finished a week-long mission near Japan's southwestern islands. Japan closely monitored this activity, as China's military presence is growing in the region amid tensions over Taiwan.Key Facts
- The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning operated near Japan's southwestern islands in the Pacific Ocean for a week.
- Japan's Self-Defense Forces tracked Liaoning and its escorting ships, as well as fighter jets.
- China claimed the Liaoning was on a routine training exercise in the Philippine Sea.
- There are ongoing tensions between Japan and China related to Taiwan.
- The Chinese navy is currently the largest in the world by number of ships.
- The Liaoning task group included several other Chinese naval ships, like the destroyer CNS Nanchang.
- During its operation, the Liaoning conducted multiple fighter jet takeoffs and landings.
- While the Liaoning returned, China's newest aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, started a new deployment.
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