China testing aircraft carrier

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) China is conducting scientific testing and training exercises for its aircraft carrier.

It takes time for weapons and equipment to be developed from scientific research to military use, defence ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said at a briefing here.

"Right now, China is working on scientific testing and training exercises for the aircraft carrier platform and other new weapons according to the schedule," People's Daily quoted him as saying.

"The follow-up work will be carried out according to the progress of the activities," he said.