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China to "seriously consider" building aircraft carrier

China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman said Tuesday that aircraft carriers are "a reflection of a nation's comprehensive power" and are needed to meet the demands of a country's navy. The Chinese government would seriously consider... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Dec 23 2008

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