A flotilla of Chinese ships including the Liaoning aircraft carrier has been conducting trans-regional training since the naval formation set out from eastern China’s city of Qingdao on June 25.
In addition to the Liaoning, the formation also includes destroyers Jinan and Yinchuan, as well as the frigate Yantai.
According to a high official of the fleet, the training exercise will enhance tactical coordination and improve the skills of crew and pilots in different marine regions.