China Confirms That It Has Started Building Its Third Aircraft Carrier

China's first domestically-developed aircraft carrier (Type 001A) is seen at a port in Dalian after completing its first sea trials.REUTERS/Stringer

CNN: China reveals new domestically-built aircraft carrier under construction

The Chinese government has revealed for the first time it has started construction on a new domestically-made aircraft carrier, the third overall in the People's Liberation Army Navy fleet.

In an article celebrating the sixth anniversary of China's first carrier, the Liaoning, state-run news agency Xinhua teased the future of the country's fleet.

"Six years have passed, our domestic carrier has been trialed, entry into service is just around the corner. The new aircraft carrier has also been built on the slipway," the article said.

China's second aircraft carrier, the unnamed Type 001A, was the country's first domestically made vessel of its type and has been running through sea trials over the course of 2018.

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China Confirms That It Has Started Building Its Third Aircraft Carrier

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