Summary and Key Points: China is building aircraft carriers at a pace not seen since World War II. By 2035, the Pentagon expects Beijing to triple its fleet to nine flattops — and the next one may be ...
According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s J-35 stealth fighter has officially been adapted to ski-jump carrier launches, meaning the country’s three aircraft ...
The Fujian carrier first sailed through the narrow body of water separating China and Taiwan in a trial run last September.
Forty days of training in South China Sea and western Pacific Ocean comes amid a push for extended range and amphibious ...
China has hinted in a video at an aircraft carrier that could be its first nuclear-powered as it looks to boost maritime power, secure resources, and bolster territorial claims. The video released on ...
China has launched its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, state media said Wednesday, as the country seeks to transform its navy into a force capable of projecting power onto the ...
The Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date, is expected to achieve “full operational capacity” by the end of this year. In November 2025, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ...
China accused Japan of provocative maneuvers during the carrier group's deployment.
On June 23, China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, transited through the Taiwan Strait. According to an official statement, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the carrier had ...