China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group crosses Miyako Strait, patrols Diaoyu Islands, 'warning to Japan'

[Feng Leng]

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group crosses Miyako Strait, patrols Diaoyu Islands, 'warning to Japan' - Global Times

www.globaltimes.cn

The Liaoning aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly crossed the Miyako Strait again on Monday and sent an aircraft near the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, which Chinese experts said sends a warning to Japan amid the country's recent, repeated wrong statements on China's Diaoyu Islands. Similar PLA activities will likely become routine depending on China-Japan relations, experts said.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted a PLA Navy flotilla consisting of six warships, namely the aircraft carrier Liaoning, the Type 055 large destroyer Nanchang, the Type 052D destroyers Chengdu and Taiyuan, the Type 054A frigate Huanggang and the Type 901 comprehensive supply ship Hulunhu, which passed through waters between Okinawa Island and Miyako Island and sailed north toward the East China Sea on Monday, Japan's Ministry of Defense Joint Staff said in a press release on Wednesday.

On April 3, the same flotilla went south from the same region, the statement said, indicating that the Chinese carrier group was returning to where it came from.

Also, a Z-18 early warning helicopter from the Liaoning approached the Chiwei Islet of the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, according to the Japanese statement.

Chinese military observers said it was predictable that the task group would return from its exercises near the island of Taiwan and in the South China Sea via the Miyako Strait, but it is rare to see that the carrier group sent aircraft near the Diaoyu Islands.

The Liaoning aircraft carrier group's recent movements serve as a warning and deterrent to Japan, Xu Guangyu, senior advisor to the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association, told the Global Times on Wednesday.

Japan has been repeatedly making wrong statements on the Diaoyu Islands, including having the US reaffirm the coverage of the islands in its defense commitment to Japan in early April, and criticizing the China Coast Guard vessels' legal and rightful patrol and law enforcement activities in waters off Chinese islands in a diplomatic bluebook released on Tuesday.

The PLA will likely hold similar operations and make them regular, based on the development of China-Japan relations, until related questions are solved, Xu said.

Japan's report on the Liaoning's recent activities also smashed rumors recently spread by some Taiwan media claiming the carrier "lost its power," analysts said.

Citing commercial satellite imagery, reports on Tuesday by Taiwan media again said some US warships recently stalked the PLA carrier group, but Chinese mainland experts said the satellite images are out of context, and it is common for warships and warplanes from different countries to monitor each other in international waters, as long as they abide by international regulations to prevent collisions, keep a safe distance and avoid other accidents.

The PLA Navy announced on April 5 that the Liaoning aircraft carrier task group was conducting exercises near the island of Taiwan at that time as part of annually scheduled regular training. Later reports indicate that the carrier group went further south into the South China Sea for additional exercises.

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[Qmjd]

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group crosses Miyako Strait, patrols Diaoyu Islands, 'warning to Japan' - Global Times

www.globaltimes.cn

The Liaoning aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly crossed the Miyako Strait again on Monday and sent an aircraft near the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, which Chinese experts said sends a warning to Japan amid the country's recent, repeated wrong statements on China's Diaoyu Islands. Similar PLA activities will likely become routine depending on China-Japan relations, experts said.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted a PLA Navy flotilla consisting of six warships, namely the aircraft carrier Liaoning, the Type 055 large destroyer Nanchang, the Type 052D destroyers Chengdu and Taiyuan, the Type 054A frigate Huanggang and the Type 901 comprehensive supply ship Hulunhu, which passed through waters between Okinawa Island and Miyako Island and sailed north toward the East China Sea on Monday, Japan's Ministry of Defense Joint Staff said in a press release on Wednesday.

On April 3, the same flotilla went south from the same region, the statement said, indicating that the Chinese carrier group was returning to where it came from.

Also, a Z-18 early warning helicopter from the Liaoning approached the Chiwei Islet of the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, according to the Japanese statement.

Chinese military observers said it was predictable that the task group would return from its exercises near the island of Taiwan and in the South China Sea via the Miyako Strait, but it is rare to see that the carrier group sent aircraft near the Diaoyu Islands.

The Liaoning aircraft carrier group's recent movements serve as a warning and deterrent to Japan, Xu Guangyu, senior advisor to the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association, told the Global Times on Wednesday.

Japan has been repeatedly making wrong statements on the Diaoyu Islands, including having the US reaffirm the coverage of the islands in its defense commitment to Japan in early April, and criticizing the China Coast Guard vessels' legal and rightful patrol and law enforcement activities in waters off Chinese islands in a diplomatic bluebook released on Tuesday.

The PLA will likely hold similar operations and make them regular, based on the development of China-Japan relations, until related questions are solved, Xu said.

Japan's report on the Liaoning's recent activities also smashed rumors recently spread by some Taiwan media claiming the carrier "lost its power," analysts said.

Citing commercial satellite imagery, reports on Tuesday by Taiwan media again said some US warships recently stalked the PLA carrier group, but Chinese mainland experts said the satellite images are out of context, and it is common for warships and warplanes from different countries to monitor each other in international waters, as long as they abide by international regulations to prevent collisions, keep a safe distance and avoid other accidents.

The PLA Navy announced on April 5 that the Liaoning aircraft carrier task group was conducting exercises near the island of Taiwan at that time as part of annually scheduled regular training. Later reports indicate that the carrier group went further south into the South China Sea for additional exercises.

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[Last starfighter]

Although not mentioned in the article, but they'll definitely be a sub in the mix with the group

 

[bshifter]

The new normal

 

[aziqbal]

the Senkaku Islands are just over 200 miles from China, and they are over 1,000 miles from mainland Japan

thats like Royal Navy sending its aircraft to Orkney in Scotland and saying its in response to Moscow and then claim victory

guess this is for domestic consumption only

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

the Senkaku Islands are just over 200 miles from China, and they are over 1,000 miles from mainland Japan

thats like Royal Navy sending its aircraft to Orkney in Scotland and saying its in response to Moscow and then claim victory

guess this is for domestic consumption only

just because a dumb thug goes right up to someone's lawn because the sidewalk is public property, doesn't mean that person can't legally shoot him dead for tresspassing if the thug actually does step onto the lawn.

 

[Beast]

the Senkaku Islands are just over 200 miles from China, and they are over 1,000 miles from mainland Japan

thats like Royal Navy sending its aircraft to Orkney in Scotland and saying its in response to Moscow and then claim victory

guess this is for domestic consumption only

Where is the royal Navy? Not there to protect Japanese?

 

[Surya 1]

Lioning is a junk aircraft carrier unfit for any operation. Its engine had failed way back. J 15 which operates from Lioning are worst carrier fighter as per Chinese media itself.

 

[m52k85]

Any chance China, Japan and South Korea can start getting along after centuries of hostilities like the British and French (and Americans) have done. Why screw each other when together you can screw the rest of the world? @Beast @FairAndUnbiased @Feng Leng

 

[Beast]

Lioning is a junk aircraft carrier unfit for any operation. Its engine had failed way back. J 15 which operates from Lioning are worst carrier fighter as per Chinese media itself.

You mean you Indian crappy carrier? Don't forget u used the same jump ski bow but a smaller carrier and a smaller plane that lack even more range.

Poor fellow for laughing at your carrier. The covid-19 must have damage your brain too. While I am celebrating China space station launch today. So joyous moment.

China winning all corners.

 

[aziqbal]

just because a dumb thug goes right up to someone's lawn because the sidewalk is public property, doesn't mean that person can't legally shoot him dead for tresspassing if the thug actually does step onto the lawn.

Then prove it with proof no personal fanboy opinions

UK Carrier was only commissioned last year and will cover 26,000 miles on a 28 week deployment

Now show me since 2011 since CV-16 has been sailing how many miles it’s done and days of continuous deployment?

I am quoting a governmental source let’s see the comparisons

The UK carrier has done more miles the Chinese casino carrier has done in a decade

Which is why UK can send it’s carrier to South China Sea and Taiwan straits but China can’t send it’s carrier hardly any distance from mainland

Record size and scope of Carrier Strike Group deployment announced

The largest concentration of maritime and air power to the UK in a generation will set sail next month, visiting more than 40 countries.

www.gov.uk

 

[UKBengali]

Lioning is a junk aircraft carrier unfit for any operation. Its engine had failed way back. J 15 which operates from Lioning are worst carrier fighter as per Chinese media itself.

I would disagree if you compare it to anything apart from the US, British and French aircraft carriers.

It can carry 28 J-15s that have modern electronics, radar and missiles and it is a decent first start for the Chinese. They may have short range and weapons load but are decent for defending the carrier group against enemy fighters.

The new carrier in construction is the one to watch for as it will have catapults, fully-fledged AWACs and once equipped with the naval J-35 will probably be on par with the new US Ford-Class carriers. Although it will carry less aircraft, I expect the naval J-35 to have the edge in air-to-air combat against the F-35C due to it's higher T/W ratio and better aerodynamic maneuverability.

 

[Beast]

Then prove it with proof no personal fanboy opinions

UK Carrier was only commissioned last year and will cover 26,000 miles on a 28 week deployment

Now show me since 2011 since CV-16 has been sailing how many miles it’s done and days of continuous deployment?

I am quoting a governmental source let’s see the comparisons

The UK carrier has done more miles the Chinese casino carrier has done in a decade

Which is why UK can send it’s carrier to South China Sea and Taiwan straits but China can’t send it’s carrier hardly any distance from mainland

Record size and scope of Carrier Strike Group deployment announced

The largest concentration of maritime and air power to the UK in a generation will set sail next month, visiting more than 40 countries.

www.gov.uk

Why are u sidetracking from his point? He is claiming China can easily sunk those UK carrier if near our playground. What does it got to do with asking proof for us going to your playground for a fight? Are you trying to avoid to talk about some deficiency of Royal Navy?

Are you trying to say China can win over USN easily if near hawaii? If not, why u think Royal Navy can win in SCS over China.

 

[LeGenD]

Lioning is a junk aircraft carrier unfit for any operation. Its engine had failed way back. J 15 which operates from Lioning are worst carrier fighter as per Chinese media itself.

Chinese Liaoning is better than Indian Vikramaditya in the present.

 

[Surya 1]

I would disagree if you compare it to anything apart from the US, British and French aircraft carriers.

it can carry 28 J-15s that have modern electronics, radar and missiles and it is a decent first start for the Chinese. They may have short range and weapons load but are decent for defending the carrier group against enemy fighters.

The new carrier in construction is the one to watch for as it will have catapults, fully-fledged AWACs and once equipped with the naval J-35 will probably be on par with the new US Ford-Class carriers. Although it will carry less aircraft, I expect the naval J-35 to have the edge in air-to-air combat against the F-35C due to it's higher T/W ratio and better aerodynamic maneuverability.

J15 has poor T/W ratio and can not carry more than 2 tons of payload. Lioning is a useless carrier with substandard engine. I can post Chinese source for that if you want.