China’s new aircraft carrier: factfile
13th August 2011
Just a little reminder that Islam isn’t the only enemy out there.
Name: Unknown. Originally Varyag, but expected to be re-christened Shi Lang after the Qing Dynasty general who recaptured Taiwan.
Sort of a giveaway as to where they’re going with this, in case you haven’t been paying attention.
History: Varyag was an Admiral Kuznetsov class multirole aircraft carrier belonging to the Soviet Union. She was laid down on December 6, 1985 and launched December 4, 1988. She was purchased by the Chinese at auction for US$20 million by Chong Lot Travel Agency, a company widely believed to be a front for Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Chong Lot stated that the ship would become a floating entertainment centre and casino in Macau.
The missile launchers are only there for the fireworks, of course; gotta have fireworks for a casino.
More info here.
August 13th, 2011 at 22:07
Bet the Uighers are behind it all. Damned Muslims.