China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, is seen docked at Dalian Port, in Dalian, China, on September 23, 2012. (Courtesy Reuters / China Daily China Daily Information Corp - CDIC)
Inside The Ring: China’s Aircraft-Less Carrier -- Washington Times
China celebrated the commissioning this week of its first aircraft carrier with blustering statements and warnings to neighbors in Asia that the warship will help China settle its numerous maritime disputes.
However, the aircraft carrier Liaoning has one major deficiency: No warplanes so far have been observed taking off from or landing on the ship — making its current utility as a strategic power projection tool questionable.
U.S. intelligence agencies for years closely watched the carrier, a refurbished Soviet-era vessel, during its 10 sea trials. To date, there are no photos showing aircraft taking off from or landing on its ski-jump deck
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More News On Reactions To China's Aircraft Carrier
Liaoning – Paper Tiger or Growing Cub? -- Colonel Brian Killough, Council on Foreign Relations
McFeatters: China's first aircraft carrier largely for decoration -- Dale Feathers, Newsday/Scripps Howard News Service
China carrier 'more stepping-stone' than milestone -- Neil Connor, Sri Lanka Times Online
Aircraft carrier force-projects China into the 21st Century -- J Brooks Spector, Daily Maverick
China's buildup raises arms race fears -- Asia One
China Launches Carrier, but Experts Doubt Its Worth -- New York Times
Chinese Ministry of National Defence Published Q&A on its New Aircraft Carrier -- Defpro
Key facts of China's first aircraft carrier -- China Daily/Xinhuanet