China—Shandong Carrier Concludes Maneuvers In S. China Sea

China's second aircraft carrier has just wrapped up an exercise in the South China Sea, reports the South China Morning Post. A naval group led by the Shandong concluded the training on Monday, said the Chinese Defense Ministry, without providing details. This was the carrier group's first drills in the South China Sea this year. The training was "legitimate and can enhance Chinese capabilities to protect national sovereignty, security and development interests," a navy spokesman...