The Sun:

CHINA has unveiled three new warships as tensions with Taiwan reach boiling point.

President Xi Jinping showed off the country’s newest assets – an amphibious helicopter carrier, a nuclear sub and a guided-missile cruiser – in a public display of strength as a warning to Taipei.

The ceremony took place in a military port in the southern city of Sanya on Friday as fears grow that China is building a force capable of retaking Taiwan.

President Xi watched over the display, reports the Times, as the helicopter carrier named Hainan – which can transport up to 1,200 troops as well as dozens of jets – was unveiled.

A new guided-missile cruiser was also shown off featuring stealth technology, as well as an upgraded Type 094A nuclear-powered submarine – thought to be able to carry ballistic missiles…



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