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China’s aircraft carriers

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The Fujian is China’s first domestically designed carrier. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, prepares to set out for maiden sea trials from Shanghai on May 1. Photo: Xinhua via AP
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