Liaoning arrives in Hainan for mission

Navy's South China Sea combat capability enhanced, analysts say

China's sole aircraft carrier anchored for the first time in the country's southernmost province of Hainan on Friday, in a move analysts said greatly enhances the Chinese navy's combat capability in the South China Sea.

The Liaoning will conduct tests and training after anchoring at a naval port in Sanya, a PLA Daily website said.