The Chinese Navy’s political commissar said that Beijing may soon announce its fourth aircraft carrier.
China may soon announce the construction of a fourth aircraft carrier, a senior naval officer said on Tuesday.
“China’s aircraft carrier is not just built to compete with the United States, but to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and protect the country’s rights and interests,” Yuan said, during the interview with the newspaper.
The admiral’s comments, delivered on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), are noteworthy as they constitute the first official confirmation of the fourth aircraft carrier’s construction.
Representatives of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) make rare public appearances during the annual legislative meetings in Beijing.
