China launches third aircraft carrier

Jun 17, 2022

Shanghai [China], June 17 : China launched its third aircraft carrier, named the "Fujian," on Friday. The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely...

China commissions electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier Fujian

Nov 07, 2025

According to Chinese Media, the commissioning of the Fujian is a symbol of the achievements in the transformation of the PLA Navy from coastal...

China's newest aircraft carrier sets out for its first sea trials

May 01, 2024

China's new aircraft carrier, the Fujian sets out from Shanghai on Wednesday for its first sea trials. It is the most advanced, and largest...

Taiwan spots new Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian transiting Taiwan Strait

Dec 18, 2025

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that the PLA Navy's Fujian aircraft carrier (CV-18) transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday.

China's PLA Navy launches its third aircraft carrier

Jun 22, 2022

Hong Kong, June 22 : China's navy, called the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), celebrated the launch of its third aircraft carrier in a...

China blunts US Naval dominance with its third aircraft carrier

Nov 19, 2025

After Fujian was commissioned on November 5, China now operates a fleet of three aircraft carriers. This makes the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)...