World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago

China’s Liaoning Carrier Group Heads to Western Pacific for Training

China’s Liaoning Carrier Group Heads to Western Pacific for Training

On October 14, China’s navy sent the Liaoning carrier group to the western Pacific for training.

The group is a naval formation centered on the Liaoning aircraft carrier.

The navy said the exercise was part of its annual training plan.

It said the drills are meant to test and improve the force’s combat training and ability to carry out its duties.

The navy said the activity complies with international law and practice.

It also said the training is not aimed at any specific country or target.

2 sources

Related

What people are saying

People’s Navy WeChat accountChinese navy account cited in the report
This is routine training organized according to the annual plan, aimed at testing and improving the troops’ combat-oriented training level and continuously enhancing their ability to fulfill missions. It complies with relevant international law and international practice and is not directed at any specific country or target.
via China News Service