Chinese aircraft carriers conduct training in Western Pacific

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese navy spokesperson on Tuesday said that two Chinese aircraft carrier formations, Liaoning and Shandong, recently conducted training in the Western Pacific and other waters.

The drills of the two aircraft carrier formations aimed to test far seas protection and joint combat capabilities, said Wang Xuemeng, the spokesperson.

This routine training, organized in accordance with the annual schedule, is in line with relevant international laws and practices, and it is not directed at any specific country or target, Wang said. ■