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China's new aircraft carrier looks powerful – but it has a major problem

On paper, China's latest aircraft carrier looks awesome. The Fujian was commissioned on the 5th of November, 2025, and is the third and most powerful addition to China's carrier fleet. Its ...
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China’s modular aircraft carrier looks too easy to build

China’s latest naval experiment looks deceptively simple: a snap-together “container” aircraft carrier that seems to turn ordinary cargo ships into launchpads for combat drones and jets. The concept, ...
The National Interest

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Has Some Serious Issues

The Fujian is undoubtedly impressive—but its aircraft sortie rates still trail far behind comparable US carriers due to a handful of critical design flaws. For the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ...
Reuters

China's newest aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

China's newest carrier entered service last month Taiwan reports further Chinese military activities nearby Taiwan has complained of repeated Chinese military harassment TAIPEI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - ...
USNI

China Wants Nine Aircraft Carriers by 2035, Says New Pentagon Report

China plans to field a force of nine aircraft carriers by 2035, according to a Defense Department report on Beijing’s military power released on Tuesday. The U.S. report says that the People’s ...
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China's New Aircraft Carrier Looks Powerful – But It Has A Major Problem

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Fujian undergoing sea trials - CCTV Video News Agency/YouTube On paper, China's latest aircraft carrier looks awesome. The Fujian was commissioned on the 5th of ...