Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning
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Oct 19, 2026
speaker_1HOST
We see none of those mandatory prerequisites.
speaker_0HOST
So if an invasion is not the immediate objective, What is the actual course of action being pursued by Beijing? Because we tracked the Liaoning aircraft carrier transiting near the Okinawa Miyakoto Strait.
speaker_1HOST
We did.
speaker_0HOST
We also observed a water cannon incident involving a Chinese fishing boat and the Taiwan Coast Guard near the Taiwan-controlled Prattis Islands.
Theodore Charles BennettCORRESPONDENT
To the Pacific.
Theodore Charles BennettCORRESPONDENT
China sent the carrier Liaoning into the Western Pacific in the middle of last week for what Peking called routine drills, and her aircraft flew in Taiwan's eastern economic zone.
Theodore Charles BennettCORRESPONDENT
Beginning today, American Marines and Japanese forces deploy anti-ship missiles to Yonaguni Island, about 110 kilometers from Taiwan, the first American deployment of the kind there, and Taiwan's navy.
Theodore Charles BennettCORRESPONDENT
by the account of a senior officer speaking without his name, means to hire fishing boats to survey the beaches where a landing might come.
Chris KavasHOST
At the time of the seizure, the DF Peak was flying the flag of Benin.
Chris KavasHOST
A Chinese naval task group centered on the aircraft carrier Liaoning is operating in the Western Pacific, the second so-called far sea cruise this year for that ship.
Chris KavasHOST
The carrier, with its Type 55 Renhai-class destroyers Anshan and Wuxi and Type 052 destroyer Weinan, passed near Okinawa October 14th and headed into the Pacific, closely shadowed by Japanese military forces.
Chris KavasHOST
The Chinese have been pairing Type 055 destroyers, the largest Chinese surface warships, with the carriers in what's termed a one offense, one defense posture.
Maria SatoHOST
China's military says it has sent a group of warships to the Western Pacific on a training mission.
Maria SatoHOST
It says they're being led by Liaoning aircraft carrier.
Maria SatoHOST
Japan says it's monitoring the ships.
Maria SatoHOST
The Chinese Navy said on social media the exercise is part of an annual plan.
Maria SatoHOST
It's aimed at testing and improving the group's ability to operate under realistic conditions.
Maria SatoHOST
It said the drill complies with international law and practices and is not directed against any specific country or target.
Maria SatoHOST
The Liaoning also carried out training in the Western Pacific and elsewhere in May and June.
Maria SatoHOST
Japan's Defense Ministry said it's tracking the Liaoning and three Chinese guided missile destroyers.
James E. FanellGUEST
And then last year, they actually sent two carriers towards Guam.
James E. FanellGUEST
One operated near Guam, and another one, their newest, their first one, the Liaoning, went east of the Second Island Chain, east of Iwo Jima, which is in the Second Island Chain-
Chris FarrellHOST
Right
James E. FanellGUEST
... 300 miles.
Wang ZihengCORRESPONDENT
The two countries will jointly hold an opening ceremony that day.
Wang ZihengCORRESPONDENT
A Chinese naval task group led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning is sailing to the western Pacific for routine training.
Wang ZihengCORRESPONDENT
The Chinese navy says the drills aim to test and improve combat readiness and enhance the troops' ability to fulfil missions.
Wang ZihengCORRESPONDENT
The navy says the exercises comply with international law and practices and are not directed at any specific country or target.
Shane BigghamHOST
The increase was largely driven by higher transport costs and other services ahead of the October National Day holiday travel peak.
Shane BigghamHOST
A Chinese naval task group led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning is sailing to the Western Pacific for routine training.
Shane BigghamHOST
The Chinese Navy says the drills aim to test and improve combat readiness and enhance the troops' ability to fulfill missions.
Shane BigghamHOST
The headquarters of the world's largest oil company caught fire after a missile attack in Saudi Arabia.
TianluHOST
The two countries will jointly hold an opening ceremony that day.
TianluHOST
A Chinese naval task group led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning is sailing to the western Pacific for routine training.
TianluHOST
The Chinese navy says the drills aim to test and improve combat readiness and enhance the troops' ability to fulfill missions.
TianluHOST
The navy says the exercises comply with international law and practices and are not directed at any specific country or target.