Reading post 600654 in main thread: chinese first Aircraft carrier posted by a chinese guy
May 19th, 2011  
A Can of Man
 
 
Their ambitions for regional power would be boosted by a carrier group. These areas would include the islands disputed with Japan (Ryukyu Islands) and also the Spratleys which has many countries claiming it to be theirs. Also it's a matter of prestige as well.
 
 
(c)02-10 Military-Quotes.com - Post # 600654