China's Carrier programme Takes Shape

Observers following the saga of the Varyag, the partially built Soviet aircraft carrier purchased by China from Ukraine in 1998, have speculated for years about the vessel's ultimate purpose.
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Observers following the saga of the Varyag, the partially built Soviet... -
China reached a deal with Russia in late 2006 for up to 50 Su-33 fighter... -
The Varyag did not actually make it to China until 2002 because Turkey feared...