China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters military service
Summary
China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially joined military service after sea trials. This carrier, now part of China's navy, helps expand China's reach further from its shores and is a key step in the country's military modernization.Key Facts
- China has officially added a third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, to its navy.
- The Fujian is the first aircraft carrier designed and built in China.
- It has a flat flight deck with advanced electromagnetic catapults for launching aircraft.
- The Fujian can carry more and heavier-armed fighter jets compared to China's earlier carriers.
- It launched the new carrier version of China's J-35 stealth fighter during sea trials.
- The carrier can operate further without relying on land-based support thanks to its reconnaissance aircraft.
- More than 2,000 people attended the Fujian's commissioning ceremony.
- President Xi Jinping aims for China’s military to be modernized by 2035 and "world-class" by 2050.
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