
China's Ministry of Defense is offering a bit more information about the country's first domestically-produced aircraft carrier.
It's being reported the new carrier, currently being built in Dalian, is going to have a ski-jump design, similar to the Liaoning.
While not confirming the reports, Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian says the highlight of the ship is more than just its appearance.
"What I can tell you is that the manufacturing of China's first home-made aircraft carrier is in progress smoothly according to the plan. As for the appearance you just mentioned, I think you are only half right. Our aircraft carrier will not only be good-looking, but will also have good quality inside."
Reports have suggested China's first domestically-produced aircraft carrier could be ready to hit the water before the end of this year.
China's existing aircraft carrier, the "Liaoning," also has a ski-jump design.
It was purchased from the former Soviet Union and delivered to the Chinese Navy in 2012.
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