China Conducts Unprecedented Dual Carrier Exercises in South China Sea

The exercises could rattle China’s neighbors that have longstanding territorial disputes with Beijing over its expansionist activities in the waters.

China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning (R), arrives in Hong Kong waters on July 7, 2017. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images

China has conducted a series of unprecedented military exercises using both of its aircraft carriers and a fleet of support vessels in the South China Sea.

Chinese state media unveiled video of the Liaoning and Shandong carrier groups conducting their first dual formation exercise on Oct. 31.