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China launches first aircraft carrier built in the country

China unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier Wednesday, bringing its large warship total to two.

China unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier Wednesday, bringing its large warship total to two.

The launch comes amid rising tensions with North Korea and in the South China Sea. China has the world’s second largest military budget and is one of 13 countries to have an aircraft carrier in its arsenal.