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The Chinese PLA Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. At least 19 Chinese warships are deployed, including the aircraft carrier "Shandong", marking its closest ever approach to the island.
2025-04-1

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS "Theodore Roosevelt" after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19.
2020-04-5

"Shandong", the first fully domestically built Chinese aircraft carrier, enters naval service.
2019-12-17

The World Bank urges the People's Republic of China to undertake financial reforms to keep economic growth on track.
2015-07-1

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera states that the country has lodged a protest with China after a People's Liberation Army Navy frigate directed weapon-targeting radar at a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer near the disputed Senkaku Islands.
2013-02-5

China dispatches two Chinese Marine Surveillance patrol boats to the islands in order to "safeguard its sovereignty" over the territory.
2012-09-11

The People's Republic of China's first aircraft carrier, the refitted Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag, commences its first sea trial under the Chinese flag.
2011-08-10

The Chinese Navy announces that it is building its first aircraft carrier in the city of Dalian to be launched later in 2011.
2011-06-8

Go Daddy, the largest domain name registration company in the world, announces it will cease registering websites in China after the Chinese government required customers to provide photographs and other identifying information before registering.
2010-03-24

South Africa announces it has intercepted a ship carrying North Korean arms destined for central Africa, travelling by way of China, in violation of Security Council Resolution 1874. [http:--online.wsj.com-article-SB10001424052748704479404575087411640791960.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines ("Wall Street Journal")] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-169703-china-probes-path-of-seized-north-korea-arms ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2010-02-25