China denies aircraft carrier rumor
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2005-06-16 16:24

China is not building an aircraft carrier in Shanghai, said a senior defense industry official at a news conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing Thursday.

"I don't know where your news come from. As a leader in charge of the industry, I know nothing about that. I can make it clear to you that there is no such thing, " said Zhang Guangqin when asked to comment on a rumor that China is building aircraft carriers in Shanghai.

Zhang Guangqin answers questions from reporters at the news conference. [newsphoto]

China will speed up the upgrading of navy weapons and equipment, developing new types of battle ships and improving the weapons' informationization level and accuracy in long-distance strike, according to Zhang.

Zhang noted that China follows the road of peaceful development and pursues defensive defense policies.

China has a vast sea territory and it is the sacred duty of the Chinese navy to safeguard the country's marine sovereignty and interests, Zhang added.

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