China Getting Ready To Launch It's First Aircraft Carrier

China Speeds Plans To Launch Aircraft Carrier: Sources -- Yahoo News/Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) – China may be ready to launch its first aircraft carrier in 2011, Chinese military and political sources said on Thursday, a year ahead of U.S. military analysts' expectations.

Analysts expect China to use its first operational aircraft carrier to ensure the security of its oil supply route through the Indian Ocean and near the disputed Spratly Islands, but full capability is still some years away.

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More News On China's Aircraft Carrier Plans

China reveals aircraft carrier ambitions -- Janes
Chinese Carrier Plans Revealed -- Strategy Page
China Nears Launch of First Aircraft Carrier -- Newsroom America
Factbox: China's aircraft carrier ambitions -- Reuters

My Comment: China is making its intentions very clear .... their goal is to have a blue water fleet that can project its power and influence worldwide.

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