The Liaoning coordinates with vessels in the training. (Photo/ Li Jing)
China Flaunts First Carrier Battle Group Photo Op -- David Axe, War Is Boring
Impressive images include hints of naval limitations
China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning has returned to her home port of Qingdao on the Chinese east coast, wrapping up a month-long exercise that saw the refurbished Soviet-built flattop and her escorts sail south to the waters near Taiwan for the first time—oh, and also risk war by almost ramming an American cruiser.
To celebrate the carrier battle group’s reckless, madcap first deployment, the Chinese Navy staged an impressive aerial photo op of Liaoning and 10 other warships: three destroyers, three frigates, three submarines and an amphibious assault ship. Eight jet fighters also make appearances.
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My Comment: I agree with David Axe .... this first exercise was just a photo-op for the Chinese navy.
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