China's first large floating platform, displayed at the recently concluded National Defense Science and Technology Achievements exhibition in Beijing, attracted media attention from both home and abroad.

It is reported that this kind of very large floating structure (VLFS) is thousands of meters long and are connected by modules. It can be assembled as required and used as a floating pier, logistics base and airport.

After linking a couple of such kind of floating platform, a large floating island or an airport will be made, which is very valuable for military and civilian use, said an expert when interviewed by Shenzhen TV.