The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday organized the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning formation to conduct training in relevant waters of the western Pacific, the PLA Navy said in a statement.
The PLA Navy stated that the routine exercise was arranged in accordance with the annual training plan and aims to test and improve the troops' combat readiness while enhancing their ability to fulfill missions.
The exercise complies with relevant international law and practices and is not directed at any specific country or target, it added.
