Is China’s ‘Bohai Monster’ a revival of Soviet-era cargo transport technology?

Is China’s ‘Bohai Monster’ a revival of Soviet-era cargo transport technology?

A large wingship has been spotted in China’s Bohai Sea, revealing Beijing’s progress in developing its own version of the maritime cargo lifter while Washington races to revive this Soviet-era technology. Two pictures purporting to show the mysterious Chinese wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft – dubbed the “Bohai Monster” by some observers – emerged on social media…

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Explainer | What’s in a name? Why Chinese aircraft carrier is called Shandong and has number 17

Explainer | What’s in a name? Why Chinese aircraft carrier is called Shandong and has number 17

China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day port call, sparking excitement and lively discussions about its name and hull number. The carrier welcomed the public aboard for the first time, with 2,000 fortunate Hong Kong residents securing tickets in less than a minute during the…

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