TOKYO -- China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for its first sea trials on Wednesday, the latest milestone in Beijing's military buildup as tensions simmer in both the East and South China seas.
Defense
China flexes muscle at sea as new aircraft carrier starts trials
Move follows water cannon blasts on Philippine ships, islet tensions with Japan
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, departs a Shanghai shipyard for sea trials on May 1: One Chinese commentator said the timing of the shakedown cruise was deliberate. © Kyodo
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