China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship
China has released footage of a "dangerous" encounter with a Japanese warship following a 40-day deployment of the aircraft carrier Liaoning.
📍 The outcome
China accused Japan of harassment during far-seas aircraft carrier training and shared footage of a dangerous encounter with a Japanese warship. The Liaoning Carrier Strike Group subsequently concluded its 40-day deployment to the Philippine and South China Seas.
Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
The Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group has concluded a deployment exceeding 40 days in the South China and Philippine Seas. Following these drills, China has accused Japan of engaging in "harassment" during the far-seas training.
Coverage from Reuters, USNI News, and Newsweek emphasizes the duration and location of the deployment. The Japan Times and Newsweek report that China has shared evidence of what it describes as a dangerous encounter with a Japanese warship.
Further details regarding the specific nature of the tests conducted by the Liaoning are being explored by the South China Morning Post.
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Who reported it (5)
- What is China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning testing South China Morning Post · 35d ago
- China says Liaoning aircraft carrier completes over 40 days of drills Reuters · 35d ago
- China accuses Japan of ‘harassment’ during far-seas aircraft carrier training The Japan Times · 35d ago
- China’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group Concludes 40-day Deployment to South China, Philippine Seas USNI News · 35d ago
- China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship Newsweek · 35d ago
The obvious questions
How long was the Liaoning's deployment?
The aircraft carrier completed over 40 days of drills.
Where did the drills take place?
The deployment took place in the South China and Philippine Seas.
What are the accusations against Japan?
China has accused Japan of "harassment" and a "dangerous" encounter during the training.
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