China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning starts training in the western Pacific on Tuesday, with drills that include live-fire exercises, according to state media coverage. Both outlets report that the carrier’s training is likely to be noticed by Japan amid strained bilateral relations. The training is led by the Liaoning carrier task group and is described as routine, in keeping with Chinese Navy exercise plans, though the Chinese side does not provide a precise location for the current drills. South China Morning Post notes that the exercise includes far-sea tactical flight, live-fire exercises, and roles such as providing support and cover. Bangkok Post similarly describes the drills as beginning with training that features live-fire activity in the western Pacific. Neither report indicates that the exercises involve forces from other countries or announces any immediate operational changes in response to the drills. The reporting emphasizes the timing and content of the exercise, while also highlighting the lack of detailed public information on where the training takes place.