Summary
New satellite images show two Chinese aircraft carriers at a naval base near the South China Sea. This area is known for disputes involving China's territorial claims. The U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington has left Japan for patrol in the western Pacific.
Key Facts
- Two Chinese aircraft carriers, Shandong and Fujian, are at a base on Hainan Island near the South China Sea.
- China has the largest navy by the number of ships, including three aircraft carriers.
- The U.S. has the largest aircraft carrier fleet with 11 vessels.
- The Fujian has been conducting tests and training in the South China Sea since mid-September.
- Satellite images showing the carriers were shared by an intelligence analyst on social media.
- The U.S. carrier USS George Washington is patrolling the western Pacific, stationed in Japan.
- The Chinese navy announced new fighter jets completing takeoffs and landings on the Fujian.
- China's Fujian is the most advanced carrier, using electromagnetic catapults for aircraft launches.
