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| The Liaoning: China's only aircraft carrier |
China's first domestically produced aircraft carrier will be built by Dalian Shipyard, Chinese media reported, adding that there are several reasons for it to become the building base for aircraft carriers.
The first reason is that the Liaoning, which marks China's entry into the "world's aircraft carrier club," was repaired, maintained and converted at the shipyard, which has a workforce of engineers and skilled workers.
Secondly, the Dalian yard has built China's first missile submarine, speedboat and missile destroyer, as well as supply vessels.
Thirdly, the shipyard, a renowned subsidiary under the China Shipping Industry Corporation (CSIC), is top in terms of financing, resources and manpower in the CSIC.
Jiangnan Shipyard will likely build China's second domestically-built aircraft carrier.
Read the full story at Want China Times