China's First Homemade Carrier Is Preparing for War

Asia Times

Security, Asia

The unnamed carrier was seen moving out of Dalian shipyard for sea trials.

The Beijing-based Global Times has said the first locally made carrier, not yet christened, is likely to be ready for combat “within two years” after its expected delivery to the navy by the end of this year.

Photos and video clips appearing online since Monday morning confirm that China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier has started its maiden voyage.

The date of the launch was no surprise ...