China is slated to build its third aircraft carrier in the near future, China's People's Daily newspaper reported citing military expert Liang Fang.

"The Chinese military's combat capability has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade," Liang said, noting that China is currently building its second aircraft carrier.

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"In the near future, the Chinese Navy is expected to own a third aircraft carrier strike group, capable of safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights," he added.

He also stressed that the country is boosting its aircraft carrier technology to protect national interests instead of seeking hegemony.

Meanwhile, Liang admitted that in terms of tonnage or number of aircraft, the Chinese aircraft carrier battle cannot equal its US counterparts. He, however, noted that US military "clearly lacks stamina and the country's insufficient military spending is proof of that."

According to Sputnik News, the frequent problems US faces with its US Navy Super Hornet, F-35C, and other carrier-borne fighters blocked the capability of the aircraft carriers. China, on the other hand, managed to boost and improve its combat capability through the past decade.

China has so far deployed its sole aircraft carrier named Liaoning. According to The Hindu, Brian Kalman, a military expert from the website South Front, noted that although Lianong is not too close from being a game changer, it has been used to train foundation core of officers that will help establish the future of China's aircraft career force.

Construction of China's second aircraft carrier named CV-17 is currently on its advanced stage.  

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