Shanghai COVID-19 outbreak to delay launch of China’s 3rd aircraft carrier: Reports


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Shanghai [China], April 17 (ANI): With the severe lockdown measures in place in China’s economic hub of Shanghai, the defence industry of the country might face a setback with a delay in the launch of China’s third aircraft carrier, media reports said. The third aircraft carrier of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) after Liaoning and Shandong, was scheduled for launch on the 73rd anniversary of PLAN on April 23, Sputnik News Agency reported citing Hong Kong media. The ongoing outbreak in Shanghai has caused a delay in the delivery of some key components for the ship, the report said...