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As concerns about World War III grow, China's $9 billion secret warship has been captured in satellite images. The country's first operational aircraft carrier, CNS Liaoning, was photographed by NASA's Landsat 8 satellite as it approached the Bohai Sea for sea trials in the Pacific Ocean. SMALLER THAN OTHERSThe satellite images show the Liaoning warship docking at a shipyard alongside other aircraft carriers, while a separate image shows the ship moving towards the sea. U.S. Navy officials observed the warship and determined that its deck is approximately 200 meters long and 40 meters wide, making it smaller than other Chinese aircraft carriers. FEARS OF WORLD WAR IIIThe images were taken after U.S. President Biden allowed Ukraine to use American missiles to strike Russia, China's ally. This development has fueled concerns that a major war could break out globally. RUSSIA AND CHINA COOPERATIONAfter Western sanctions, China has become Russia's largest trading partner. While China supplies Russia with essential technology and consumer goods, it also benefits from significant discounts in energy exports. Reports have emerged in September about an increase in joint military exercises between the two countries. The Chinese military has a fleet of over 370 warships and submarines. This makes China the world's largest naval power, while the country continues to rapidly expand its fleet to catch up with U.S. aircraft carrier technology. REGIONAL TENSION RISINGTensions between China and Japan continue to escalate due to the U.S. presence in the region. Although the Chinese government claims Taiwan is its territory, it has not made any explicit threats towards Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the vital importance of a strong U.S. presence in the region in response to China's increasing military activities. The statement said, "The presence of the U.S. Navy is critical for Japan's security and the maintenance of regional peace."
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