China's navy conducts inaugural dual carrier exercise in the South China Sea involving Liaoning and Shandong carriers.

China's People's Liberation Army Navy has conducted its inaugural dual aircraft carrier exercise in the South China Sea, involving the Liaoning and Shandong carriers. This drill, part of the navy's annual training plan, aimed to enhance joint operational capabilities and integrated combat strength. The exercise took place over recent weeks in the Yellow, East China, and South China Seas, marking a significant development in China's naval power and strategy.