US asks China to explain aircraft carrier need
August 11, 2011  15:25

As China commenced sea trials of its first aircraft carrier, the US has sought an explanation from Beijing why it needs this kind of equipment and asked it
to be more transparent about its power projections.

"We have had concerns for some time, and we've been quite open about them with regard to the lack of transparency from China regarding its power projection and its lack of access and denial of capabilities," State Department
spokesperson said yesterday.

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