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China’s Liaoning Carrier Near Luzon, Japan Shadows; US Trains

5/28/2026

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Japan’s Joint Staff confirmed China’s Liaoning carrier strike group operates east of Luzon in the Philippine Sea.
The Chinese group comprises carrier CNS Liaoning, cruiser CNS Wuxi, destroyer CNS Kaifeng, frigate CNS Luohe and support ship CNS Hulunhu.
Japan’s destroyer JS Asahi shadowed the Liaoning carrier strike group during its transit.
USS George Washington left Yokosuka for carrier-qualification training off Kyushu, slated to finish by May 30 before its spring patrol.

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Japan’s Joint Staff confirmed China’s Liaoning carrier strike group operates east of Luzon in the Philippine Sea.
The Chinese group comprises carrier CNS Liaoning, cruiser CNS Wuxi, destroyer CNS Kaifeng, frigate CNS Luohe and support ship CNS Hulunhu.
Japan’s destroyer JS Asahi shadowed the Liaoning carrier strike group during its transit.
USS George Washington left Yokosuka for carrier-qualification training off Kyushu, slated to finish by May 30 before its spring patrol.