China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, becoming the third in the country's fleet. State media says Beijing can produce additional carriers, including nuclear-powered vessels, a development that signals a push to expand the PLAN's carrier force.
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The Fujian’s entry into service introduces a new class of carrier capability for the PLAN — including the platform’s new launch/recovery technologies — see the reporting that it is the first carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults.
State media’s claim that China can build more carriers, including nuclear-powered ships, indicates potential for sustained expansion of its carrier force and follows recent operational moves such as the Fujian’s transit of the Taiwan Strait into the South China Sea during sea trials.
The commissioning occurs amid broader regional trends in carrier investment and capability development, adding context to regional naval procurement and force-planning discussions; see reporting on Indo-Pacific nations expanding carrier fleets.
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China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters service • Economic Times
Fujian Nears Rapid Combat Readiness — Implications if China Builds More (Including Nuclear) Carriers • South China Morning Post
