Beijing commissions third aircraft carrier, first one made in China
It is perhaps the most visible example so far of Xi’s massive military overhaul and expansion.
www.defensenews.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but I can summarize recent publicly known context about the Liaoning and point you to how to verify the latest updates.
Direct answer
- The Liaoning (CV-16), China’s first aircraft carrier, has periodically been reported in the past year to be conducting training, patrols, or joint drills in the Western Pacific region, sometimes in conjunction with other PLAN carriers or surface escorts. For the very latest developments, please check trusted defense or regional news outlets.
How to verify the latest news quickly
- Check major defense press: Defense News, Jane’s Defence Weekly, South China Morning Post (SCMP) and The Diplomat often publish timely updates on PLAN carrier activity.
- Look for official PLA announcements: the PLA Daily or Chinese Ministry of National Defense statements are authoritative, though translations may lag.
- Cross-check with satellite or OSINT trackers: reputable OSINT outlets sometimes publish imagery or trajectory analysis that can indicate carrier movements.
If you want, I can monitor and summarize the latest items from a few reliable outlets and present a concise timeline with sources.