Maritime buffs and strategy watchers, heads up! The Chinese mainland’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has just steamed through the Taiwan Strait to carry out routine sea trials in the South China Sea. 🚢🌊
Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of National Defense, says this is part of the carrier’s build-out, fully compliant with international law and standard practices—not pointed at any specific target.
Why it matters: Fujian packs new tech like electromagnetic catapults for launching jets, signaling a leap in naval power. These exercises give the crew a chance to master deck operations ahead of its full commissioning.
What’s next: Keep an eye on how these drills shape regional maritime dynamics and future naval strategies in Asian waters. 👀
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China's aircraft carrier Fujian heads to South China Sea for tests
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