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Fujian, China's third carrier, uses advanced electromagnetic catapult tech boosting launch capacity to 60% of US Nimitz class, enhancing regional naval influence.
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China gets new aircraft carrier: 3 things you need to know
China has officially inducted the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, enhancing the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army Navy. President Xi Jinping inspected the carrier in Sanya, marking a significant milestone in naval power projection.
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China commissions new Fujian aircraft carrier
BANGKOK — China commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world's largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters.
Recently, the Chinese Navy's third aircraft carrier, the "Fujian," was officially commissioned. State media revealed that Xi Jinping personally decided to adopt an electromagnetic catapult system, which the government claims is "at the world's advanced level." However, several former US Navy officers have pointed out that the ship has limitations in its propulsion system and deck design flaws, raising questions about its combat capabilities.
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