Hey there, adventure enthusiasts! 🌊 Big news from the seas! China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is making waves—literally and figuratively! 🛳️✨
On Friday, Wu Qian, the spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, shared some exciting updates. He confirmed that the trials for the Fujian are \"proceeding as planned.\" This is all part of the standard journey in building such an epic vessel, and more trials are on the horizon as construction sails ahead. 🚀
Wu addressed the media at a press conference after buzz started circulating. The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration had announced traffic controls for large ships entering the Yangtze River estuary in early December. Naturally, everyone wondered if the Fujian was back in port after its latest sea adventure. 🌅
In case you didn't know, the Fujian is China's first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier equipped with a catapult system—a major tech leap! 🎉 It successfully completed its first sea trials in May 2024. Talk about making a splash! 🌊
So, keep your eyes on the horizon, folks! The Fujian is not just a ship; it's a symbol of innovation and progress, cruising ahead full throttle! 💪🔥
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China's Fujian aircraft carrier trials 'proceeding as planned'
cgtn.com
