China launches third aircraft carrier, first one entirely domestically designed and built

China launches its third aircraft carrier in naval milestone

Beijing yesterday launched a new-generation aircraft carrier, the first such ship to be designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy. The Type 003 carrier christened Fujian left its dry dock at a shipyard outside Shanghai in the morning and tied up at a nearby pier, state media reported. China Central Television showed assembled navy personnel standing beneath the massive ship as water jets sp…

China launches third, more advanced and domestically aircraft carrier

Beijing, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) China on Friday launched its third aircraft carrier, named Fujian, designed and built entirely by Chinese professionals and equipped with the most advanced technology for this kind of military vessel.

China launches largest aircraft carrier Asia has ever built

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan transits the South China Sea with the guided missile destroyer USS Halsey and the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh in the Strait of Malacca, June 18, 2021. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rawad Madanat)By Philip Lenczycki Daily Caller News FoundationChina’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly launched Asia’s largest aircraft carrier to date on Friday, according to Chi…

China launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone

The Type 003 ship’s capabilities are thought to rival those of Western carriers, as Beijing seeks to turn its navy, already the world’s largest, into a multi-carrier force.

China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier, Names It After Province Near Taiwan

China launched its third aircraft carrier on June 17, marking the latest step in the communist regime’s march toward military modernization. Previously known as the Type 003, Chinese communist authorities dubbed the vessel the “Fujian” during an elaborate ceremony rife with champagne, colored smoke, and ribbons. The name Fujian references the province immediately opposite Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait, and serves as a reminder of the Chinese C…

China launches home-made aircraft carrier with Taiwan-provoking name

Launch of the Fuijian is seen as major step in China’s defence modernisation, with the craft strengthening its range of naval power