China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

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China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

by WorldTribune Staff, May 13, 2018 The first domestically-built aircraft carrier in China’s naval fleet began sea trials on May 13, Chinese state media said. The 65,000-tonne Type 001A aircraft carrier, which has yet to be named, left the shipyard in northeastern Dalian at 6.45 a.m., Xinhua reported. “Our country’s second aircraft carrier set sail […]

‘Comrades’ Kim, Xi hold second China meeting in advance of Trump summit

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‘Comrades’ Kim, Xi hold second China meeting in advance of Trump summit

by WorldTribune Staff, May 8, 2018 North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un traveled to China for an unannounced meeting with China’s supreme leader, Xi Jinping on May 7-8. It was Kim’s second visit to China and third trip abroad in as many months. The North Korean leader met South Korean President Moon Jae-In just south of […]