Liaoning
Coverage of Liaoning in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China’s north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China killed five people, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning's Fushun. Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding and damage in southern China's Guangxi and Vietnam, with rivers overflowing and rescuers using boats to reach trapped residents.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China’s north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China killed five people, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning. Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding in southern China's Guangxi and Vietnam, with rivers overflowing, cars submerged, and trees uprooted.
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains in northern China caused five deaths in Inner Mongolia and Liaoning provinces, while Tropical Storm Maysak triggered flooding and damage in southern China and Vietnam. The storm submerged cars, displaced residents, and led to rescue operations in Guangxi and Vietnam.
- Why it matters that China’s advanced fighters can use all its carriers
China's older aircraft carriers, such as the Liaoning, can now operate with the advanced Fujian carrier's fighter jets, as demonstrated by PLA exercises showing J-15T jets taking off and landing on the Liaoning. The exercises, conducted during a 40-day mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, highlight interoperability between carriers using different launch systems.
- What is China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning testing – and why does it matter?
China's first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, tested new tactics including coordination with land-based tanker aircraft and an amphibious assault ship during a 40-day far-sea combat training exercise. The strike group returned to its home port in Qingdao after completing the drills.
- China’s New Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier Group for First Time in Western Pacific
China's new Type 054B/Jiangkai III-class frigate was deployed with the Liaoning aircraft carrier group in the Western Pacific for the first time, as confirmed by Japan. This marks a significant step in China's integration of advanced naval assets into carrier strike operations.
- Why Hainan holds the key to survival for China’s aircraft carriers
Hainan's PLA Navy aircraft carrier base is strategically vital for China's fleet survivability and countering U.S. containment along the first island chain. The base could also support a maritime blockade around Taiwan during conflicts, with China operating three carriers including the catapult-equipped advanced model.
- Could all of China’s aircraft carriers soon operate J-35 stealth fighters?
China's three aircraft carriers may soon be capable of operating the J-35 stealth fighter. Currently, only the Fujian carrier with electromagnetic catapults can launch the J-35, while the Liaoning and Shandong use ski-jump decks for J-15 fighters. Chinese experts believe this capability upgrade would significantly enhance the PLA Navy's combat effectiveness.
- How Advanced Is China’s Third Aircraft Carrier?
China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on November 5, 2025, marking a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. The Fujian features an electromagnetic catapult launch system (EMALS) and displaces 80,000 tonnes, making it more advanced than China's previous carriers but still lagging behind U.S. nuclear-powered carriers in certain aspects.