China Is Boasting That They Have 'Almost Doubled' The Fighting Power Of Its Aircraft Carrier

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Daily Mail: China has 'almost doubled the fighting power of its aircraft carrier' as Beijing conducts drill on the warship near Taiwan Strait

* The exercises occurred on aircraft carrier The Liaoning yesterday, reports said
* J-15 jets practised taking off, landing and flying in 'complicated' conditions
* Chinese media claimed the fighters can now carry out mid-air refuelling
* The Liaoning sailed into Taiwan on July 12, the fourth time in recent months

China has reportedly conducted a series of combat exercises on its aircraft carrier Lianing near the Taiwan Strait.

The drill on July 13 was staged under 'complicated aviation and marine conditions' and was aimed to help soldiers sharpen skills and gather experience, reported Guancha.cn, citing China National Radio.

A separate report on Sohu claimed that Chinese military had managed to realise mid-air refuelling between its J-15 fighter jets, carried by The Liaoning; and the new feature would almost double the fighting capability of the warship.

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WNU Editor: Being able to conduct mid-air refuelling is definite progress.