"China’s upcoming aircraft carrier, the ‘Shandong’, is to be based near the South China Sea ... The rationale behind the decision to place China’s first home-made carrier in disputed waters is to increase the country’s military capabilities and readiness to respond to any 'complicated situations' ... The report is 'based on existing available information,' and the precise future base of ‘Shandong’ – named after an eastern province – is yet to be revealed. Also under consideration are other possible names for the ship"
https://www.rt.com/news/375920-china-shandong-carrier-sea/
https://www.rt.com/news/375920-china-shandong-carrier-sea/