US defence chief Hagel to tour China's Liaoning aircraft carrier

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to tour China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, officials say, as he begins a three-day visit. Mr Hagel will arrive in Qingdao on Monday and then head to a naval base. He is thought to be the first senior Western official to board the vessel. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1hk0wnt