Photo: The 300m (990ft) carrier, under construction in Dalian, is thought to be nearly finished. BBCChina Admits 'Secret' Aircraft Carrier Is Nearly Ready For Launch -- The Guardian
Officials suggest refurbished former Soviet vessel will operate in disputed waters including Taiwan Straits.
China has moved a step closer to launching its first aircraft carrier with senior generals in the People's Liberation Army finally confirming one of the world's worst kept military secrets.
Officers from the general staff acknowledged the existance of a carrier, which one of them described as a "symbol of a great nation", amid reports that it could set sail within weeks.
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More News On China's Aircraft Carrier
Military chief 'confirms first China aircraft carrier' -- AFP
Chinese army forces chief ’confirms first China aircraft carrier’ -- The Telegraph
China aircraft carrier confirmed by general -- BBC
China confirms construction of "secret" first aircraft carrier -- Global Post
Chinese military official confirms construction of first aircraft carrier -- News.com.au
China on the verge of sea trials of its first carrier -- Economic Times
Aircraft carrier symbol of China's naval ambitions -- BBC
China to build ‘defensive’ aircraft carrier -- Matt Gurney, National Post
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