China's Navy Rusts, From Aircraft Carriers to Destroyers, Becoming a Global Joke Before Combat

China's Navy Rusts, From Aircraft Carriers to Destroyers, Becoming a Global Joke Before Combat

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China has a history of concealing issues. Photos of rust on the Liaoning aircraft carrier emerged years ago, leading to the Chinese government’s ban on taking pictures of it. Professional cameras are now prohibited, and close-up images of fourth-generation fighter jets are rarely released to the public—possibly to avoid revealing defects.

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