The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that China is building a second aircraft carrier. Zhang Junshe, a researcher at the PLA Naval Military Studies Research Institute, shares his views on the development with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang:

Question: What are the major differences between China's second aircraft carrier and the first?

Answer: The hull of China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning was purchased from overseas, although its engine, power distribution system and weapons are all China-made.