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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