China's first domestic aircraft carrier put into service deployed in the South China Sea jurisdiction fleet December 17 21:54
The first domestic aircraft carrier in China was commissioned on the 17th.
The Chinese military is believed to have been deployed to the Nankai Fleet, which has jurisdiction over the South China Sea, with the second aircraft carrier, and the US and other countries are increasing their vigilance for the rapid increase in naval power.
State-owned China Central Television reported that China's first domestic aircraft carrier, Shandong, was handed over to the Navy at Sanya's military base facing the South China Sea and officially put into service.
17 days afternoon in the field, in the open ceremony attended by Xi Jinping Jintao, is that celebrated the commissioned together with military personnel 5,000.
The Chinese army deployed the first aircraft carrier “Liaoning” in 2012 seven years ago, but this aircraft carrier was a modified hull purchased from Ukraine, and “Shandong” was the first service carrier in Japan. It becomes.
According to Chinese media, “Shandong” is a regular power type with a displacement of 60,000 tons, and has the capacity to load more aircraft on board than “Liaoning”.
“Shandong” is believed to have been deployed in the Nankai Fleet, which has jurisdiction over the waters of the South China Sea, where there is a territorial dispute with neighboring countries. In addition, the United States and other countries are becoming more vigilant.
What is China ’s aircraft carrier construction plan?
China is said to be planning to have at least four aircraft carriers in the future, with the "building of the world's top navy".
The Chinese military commissioned “Liaoning,” which was purchased and refurbished from Ukraine as the first aircraft carrier, in 2012 seven years ago, and is now building the third aircraft carrier following “Shandong” in Shanghai. It is reported that
The Chinese army is also making efforts to improve the aircraft carrier's operational capabilities, sailing “Liaoning” in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and repeating training assuming actual battles such as the arrival and departure of airborne aircraft.
Last year, a major state-owned company also revealed plans to advance the development of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, aiming to secure interests and expand its influence in the oceans away from China such as the Middle East and Africa in the future. It is considered.
China made the South China Sea a military base
China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea and is developing military-related facilities on artificial islands, and the United States and neighboring countries are increasingly concerned about becoming a military base.
Since 2014, China has created an artificial island in the Nansha Islands = English name, the Spratly Islands, and has been developing various facilities such as runways, radar equipment, and buildings that appear to be barracks.
In the analysis of American think tanks, it was pointed out that anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles were also deployed, and it is said that the hangar that can store the bomber “H6K” that can carry long-range cruise missiles was also completed.
In addition, in the Seisa Islands = English name and Paracel Islands, which are effectively controlled by China, construction of new facilities that are considered to collect information on the reef has been confirmed, and there is a military purpose to collect radio waves of ships navigating nearby It has been analyzed.
In addition, the Xisha Islands have confirmed that several bombers have taken off and landing drills, and the Chinese military is activating exercises and training by aircraft and ships in the South China Sea.
In response to these indications, the Chinese government insists that it is a defense purpose as "building the necessary defensive facilities", but criticizes that the United States is promoting the establishment of a military base in the South China Sea.