China’s existing Liaoning aircraft carrier seen during a trial run in 2011. Pic: AP.
“Hide your capabilities, bide your time” said Deng Xiaoping, China’s former leader. The question is how do you hide your strength when you are surrounded by garrulous officials? This problem became apparent this week, after authorities in the Chinese province of Jiangsu leaked details about a new aircraft carrier that the government is apparently building.
Information hinting at the project appeared on the Chinese web last Sunday, after officials in the city of Changzhou wrote on social media that Jiangsu Shangshang Cable Group will provide the ship with …read more
Source: Asian Correspondent
