China’s Navy confirmed on Monday that a naval formation including the Liaoning aircraft carrier recently sailed to the South China Sea for regular trans-theater training through the Miyako Strait and Bashi Channel.
Navy spokesperson Gao Xiucheng said the exercise is being conducted according to the Navy’s annual plan and is in accordance with international law and regulations.
Gao also noted that the Navy will continue to organize similar training activities as planned and accelerate the improvement of the combat capability of the aircraft carrier formation system.