China - Military - Russian Aircraft Carrier Converted for Chinese Use

The Russian built aircraft carrier Varyag is seen docked in Dalian, Liaonin Province, China on 23 April 2011. Bought from Ukrain at an auction under the premise of turning it into a casino, China has refitted the Varyag as a carrier for research and training purposes and launched it for sea trials in August 2011. (Photo by In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)