Carrier's defensive role stressed
By Zhao Shengnan and Li Xiaokun | China Daily | Updated: 2012-09-28 08:08
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China's Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun answers questions at a regular news conference in Beijing on Thursday. He dismissed media reports saying that China is building a second aircraft carrier in Shanghai and that it will be unveiled by the end of the year. Zou Hong / China Daily |
Beijing on Thursday dismissed reports that China is building a second aircraft carrier and emphasized its newly commissioned first carrier's defensive nature amid speculation that China will use its increasing maritime strength to resolve territorial issues.
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