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China is known to be working on a fourth carrier and is looking to build more. Photo: Xinhua via AP
China’s navy

Have China’s plans for a nuclear-powered carrier taken another step forward?

Recent reports saying a prototype reactor has been built in Sichuan ‘have clearly highlighted’ the country’s ambitions, one analyst said.

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China’s air force

The J-35 Gyrfalcon will be key to China’s power projection on the high seas

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China’s navy

China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service

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China’s navy

Updated Chinese J-15 fighter jet spotted in aircraft carrier drill footage

Military analyst says J-15Bs seen airborne in official images, suggesting planes have entered service.

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At least nine of the aircraft in the exercise are believed to be J-15Bs. Photo: CCTV
China’s navy

Chinese navy holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in South China Sea

State television report shows Liaoning and Shandong sailing side by side in exercises aimed at improving ‘systematic combat capability’.

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China’s navy

China’s Liaoning carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll

Carrier heads for the Celebes Sea as US and Philippine forces prepare for joint manoeuvres.

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China’s military

China has reportedly tested a next-generation carrier-based fighter jet

A documentary on state media refers to take-offs by the new jet from the deck of the Liaoning, but offers no further information or images of the aircraft.

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A fighter jet takes off from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier in 2022. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China’s military

China says Fujian aircraft carrier has tested catapult launch system

A trailer for a military documentary appears to show footage from a camera mounted on a plane as it took off from the ship.

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China’s military

South China Sea: PLA aircraft carrier Shandong shows combat readiness

Japan reports China’s second carrier, accompanied by three vessels, hosted take-offs and landings by jets and helicopters in Philippine Sea.

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China’s military

China’s latest stealth fighter ‘J-31B’ ready for PLA service, video suggests

The FC-31 Gyrfalcon, with a variant now officially revealed as the ‘J-31B’, is positioned as China’s answer to the US fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II.

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A computer-generated model of the new “J-31B” stealth fighter featuring a side weapon bay for two missiles, as seen in a promotional video. Photo: CCTV
China’s military

China’s Fujian carrier may be set for third sea trial in quick succession

Notices to shipping suggest a new trial may be under way, a possible indication that the previous two trials went smoothly.

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The Fujian may soon be heading out on its third sea trial. Photo: Xinhua
China-Asean relations

A Chinese aircraft carrier spotted near the Philippines. What does it mean?

Shanghai-based MizarVision releases image of warship believed to be the Shandong off Luzon, a patrol that could become more frequent, analyst says.

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China’s military

China says its Fujian carrier is world’s largest conventionally powered warship

Programme on state broadcaster CCTV gives more details of the technology on board the ship, including its electromagnetic catapult.

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China’s military

China ‘could match’ US in military conflict thanks to shipbuilding strength

Observers said China’s ability to rapidly reconstitute its combat losses may give it an advantage, including against ‘hellscape’ strategy.

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China has launched its 10th Type 055 destroyer, the country’s most advanced warship and prime escort of its aircraft carriers. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

China in line for world’s first drone carrier, satellite images show: report

Report on ‘mystery ship’ comes as China also builds giant 076 amphibious assault warship that will serve as both a helicopter and drone carrier.

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A military drone on display during a parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing on October 1, 2019. Photo: Simon Song
China’s military

Smooth sailing for China’s Fujian carrier as it finishes first sea trial

The country’s most advanced aircraft carrier achieves ‘expected results’ in eight-day test of its power and electrical systems, Xinhua reports.

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South China Sea

Why China would be ‘suicidal’ to take on US, Japan navies with the Fujian

The Fujian aircraft carrier’s maiden mission has been deliberately timed to coincide with US-Philippines military drills, analysts say.

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China’s military

China’s aircraft carrier Fujian tests power, navigation in maiden sea trial

No aircraft were visible on the carrier’s deck in official images and videos, with testing of its electromagnetic launch catapults expected in later trials.

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Well-wishers wave as China’s Fujian aircraft carrier leaves its dock in Shanghai on its maiden voyage to begin sea trials which are expected to take about a year. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier set for maiden sea trials

The warship is China’s first to use an advanced electromagnetic catapult that allows fighters to be launched more frequently.

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China’s military

Open Questions | China used water cannons as ‘deterrence’ against Philippines, PLA’s Zhou Bo says

Senior Colonel Zhou Bo shares his insights on global and regional challenges, based on long experience in military diplomacy.

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China’s military

Will China’s fourth aircraft carrier steer towards troubled waters in Asia?

The US Navy has an edge over its Chinese counterparts in terms of firepower and access to its supply bases in the region, analysts say.

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China’s Shandong aircraft carrier is seen docked at a naval port in Sanya, Hainan province, in 2019. Photo: Xinhua via AP
Science

Chinese scientists send aircraft carrier catapult technology soaring

Engineers have used electric vehicle know-how to create the world’s most powerful electromagnetic aircraft catapult.

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Chinese scientists and engineers have created a prototype of a new electromagnetic catapult for aircraft carriers that outstrips anything seen before. Photo: Xinhua via AP
China’s military

Amid Taiwan tensions, Beijing reveals it is building aircraft carrier No 4

Update on NPC sidelines by PLA Navy admiral and political overseer Yuan Huazhi represents first official confirmation of Beijing’s efforts to build a fourth aircraft carrier.

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China’s military

Fresh sightings of J-35 progress on deck of China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier

The aircraft is still in the development phase and will have to be able to handle ski-jump and electromagnetic catapult systems, analyst says.

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China’s military

Footage of China’s Fujian aircraft carrier offers new look at advanced catapult

State broadcaster CCTV shows the ship’s electromagnetic catapult launch system from the side of the vessel.

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The Fujian is China’s third aircraft carrier. Photo: CCTV
Science

Why antennas will go almost unseen on China’s next-generation warships

Scientists have revealed details of the Fujian’s ‘all in one’ mast – technology they say will have a big impact on warfare in the future.

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The Fujian was shown being towed by tugboats in a report on state television on January 2. Photo: CCTV
China’s military

China gives first official look at Fujian carrier’s advanced catapult system

Vessel appears in state broadcaster’s news item on military’s response to president’s New Year’s call for national rejuvenation.

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China’s military

PLA’s Shandong carrier ‘sails through Taiwan Strait’ after western Pacific drills

Shandong and escort vessels spotted off northern Taiwan and ‘we have deployed appropriate forces to respond’, island’s defence ministry says, without offering details.

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China’s aircraft carriers
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last updated:
1 October, 2024
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