'Seven changes' in Chinese military reform in 2013 (5)

Change 5: the Liaoning aircraft carrier
Undoubtedly, China's first aircraft carrier the Liaoning is the biggest star of Chinese military in 2013; it produced many "firsts" in the year.

The Liaoning has anchored for the first time at its homeport in Qingdao on Feb. 27; China's navy has been formally established the first carrier-borne jet force on May 10; and it was also the first time that the Liaoning has conducted a cross-sea training voyage from Qingdao to South China Sea on Nov. 26. These moves mark China's aircraft carrier has made huge step in its development.