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China on Tuesday gave its clearest indication yet that it would build its first aircraft carrier, The Straits Times reported. It came just three days before Chinese warships set sail on the country's longest voyage in 600 years, departing for Somali waters to help fight piracy. China has signed on because this is an operation sanctioned by the UN and widely supported by many countries, Military analyst, Wang Xiangsui said.