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China denies aircraft carrier rumor
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2005-06-16 16:24
China is not building an aircraft carrier in Shanghai, said a senior
defense industry official at a news conference held by the State Council
Information Office in Beijing Thursday.
"I don't know where your news come from. As a leader in charge of the
industry, I know nothing about that. I can make it clear to you that there is no
such thing, " said Zhang Guangqin when asked to comment on a rumor that China is
building aircraft carriers in Shanghai.
Zhang Guangqin
answers questions from reporters at the news conference.
[newsphoto] |
China will speed up the upgrading of navy weapons and
equipment, developing new types of battle ships and improving the weapons'
informationization level and accuracy in long-distance strike, according to
Zhang.
Zhang noted that China follows the road of peaceful development and pursues
defensive defense policies.
China has a vast sea territory and it is the sacred duty of the Chinese navy
to safeguard the country's marine sovereignty and interests, Zhang added.
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