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U.S. satellite firm says it has first image of Chinese aircraft carrier
A photograph of what is purported to be China’s first aircraft carrier has renewed speculation about its military intentions, according to news reports.
U.S. satellite imaging firm Digital Globe said Wednesday on its website that it had captured an image that appears to be the Chinese aircraft carrier Varyag during drills in the Yellow Sea.
The Varyag was reportedly constructed by the USSR in the 1980s but fell into the hands of the Ukraine. The Chinese purchased it sans weapons and navigation systems under the guise of wanting to turn the vessel into a casino, according to a BBC report in August.
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The sea trial is the second for the aircraft carrier, which roused international interest on November 29 when it left the port of Dalian in the Yellow Sea. Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said at the time that the military exercises were a "routine arrangement," Xinhua reported.
The sea drills are seen as a running display of military might for the Asian nation and come amid several recent high-profile provocations at sea.
Earlier this week the Yellow Sea was the site of a confrontation that resulted in a South Korean coast guard commando being stabbed to death and another injured after they boarded a Chinese fishing vessel they suspected of fishing illegally, CNN reported.
Recent military exercises there have raised awareness of Chinese aspirations in the face of the American naval presence in the region, experts say.
"By itself, the ship does not erode the credibility of America's military presence in the region nor greatly increase China's power projection capabilities. Nevertheless, the vessel is a potent symbol of China's aspirations to become a global maritime power and is yet another indication that the military balance of power is gradually shifting in China's favor," Dr. Ian Storey, of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore, told the Guardian newspaper.
Last month the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review, presented annually to Congress, gave fresh warnings that China was conducting sea trials of its first aircraft carrier and developing anti-ship ballistic missiles.
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The Chinese will destroy the US.
There won't be much left to destroy after another four years of Obama.
...in mathematical ability
Why in the world would they do that? They own the place.
This is like someone bringing a classic GameBoy to a gaming convention.
Tetris is Russian!! You are on to something...
China can't afford to destroy America. They have invested way too much into our economy. They need us to succeed on a certain level.
with what? lead painted toys and black market nfl jerseys? get real.
Just so you know Paul.......the Chineese won't do it in the air or on the sea. The United States Navy is bigger than the next 17 largest Navies combined. Two.......The United States has the largest air force in the world. Who has the second? The United States Navy. The Chineese know this too. Only an idiot throws a punch when the outcome is obvious. Don't bother with the ground forces either. There won't be much left after the planes leave.
The irony is that we did this to ourselves, and continue to do so every time we buy products made by the PRC. Theirs is not a capitalist system, rather neo-mercantilism whereby the state organizes economic activity for its own benefit, not society's. The US consumer must finally do what US corporations and our elected officials refuse to do – seek our own economic wellbeing by refusing to buy Chinese products. It will undoubtedly hurt in the short-term, but we must return to a solid American manufacturing base, one with the environmental and labor standards the Chinese government refuses to implement to the peril of their hapless civilians. Boycott “Made in China”!
Chinese are already destroying the US by flooding the market with their cheap cra p . Also , Interesting – why did China sent commandos to check the fishing license" – lol. And why do they think people will buy the story.
Let’s not get too excited this is the 1st ACC for China. We have had ACC’s sense WWII. I wouldn’t get too worried about a ship that was once being retro fitted as a floating casino. The U.S. Military has nothing to worry about.
A certain Senator from San Francisco is already doing a bang up job of that.
That carrier was obsolete when it was made and thirty years hasn't made it any better.
Another artificial reef waiting to be made..
they will weaken us financially then move in with military might. This country scares me, but at least most Americans are armed and a land invasion by the chinese would fail. Just need to be aware of nuclear possibilities.
A land invasion would work. One tank could kill an entire neighborhood. Regardless of how many rednecks shoot a tank, it doesn't destroy it. lol
@Joel: Most of the rednecks I've known would be able to make a pretty decent tank trap...
Sh**... I meant to say wouldn't
unfortunately, I agree, we really do need to worry about China, Northa Korea, Iran, Russia and Pakistan! We lead the way in Humanity and Democracy. We have crap that goes on, but not road side bombs, slavery and human trafficking sickness that riddles the lands! Discusting!
@SteveInBoston – I agree with you 100 percent. My relatives were from SC, all confederates on my Dad's side. LOL. Nothing I am proud of, nor do I normally announce, but I do understand the power of determined rednecks in small groups with lots of firepower. lol
Same view as seen through a B2 bombsight.
haha not after the bomb hits
It might hurt the US, but if it weren't for the poor.
I'd call on Congress to have the US refuse to pay it's debt to China...bankrupting it.
You'd see an Occupy Hong-Kong, Shenshe, Taiwan in a few days
go U.s. go u.s. dont let em stand a chance
Hey look – the Visigoths are coming over the hill...
Too bad it's made in China...and like everything made in China, it will fall apart. lol
Not to nitpick, but the 3rd sentence in the article says: "The Varyag was reportedly constructed by the USSR in the 1980s but fell into the hands of the Ukraine."
Love It!
Read the article it was made by the former USSR.
I know, I read the article. I am just being a dick. lol
yes russia built it but as history is known russia's technology bites we have taken out their best with our avearage stuff, plus shina wouldnt stand a chance if it confronted us at sea.
super another cold war. Cant wait 🙁
Cold war?! But...we're feeling HOT HOT HOT!
The Chinese Spring will come eventually... best weapon system the US ever built was the internet.
The USA is still the modern day roman empire and will be for a long time
If by a long time you mean a few more years, then yeah, you're probably right.
Given what we know ended up happening to Rome, not a comforting analogy.
Not at all.
HOW COME EREYTIME CHINANESE BUIRD A CALLIER, DAMN MONGRORIAN HAVE TO BREAK IT?
That would be one awesome casino.
your all retarted. stop voting
NO YOUR RETARTED.
always funny when someone tries to insult everyone and show superior intelligence but misspells a word. comedy gold, Jerry.