The Fujian is undoubtedly impressive—but its aircraft sortie rates still trail far behind comparable US carriers due to a handful of critical design flaws.

New satellite imagery shows that China’s new aircraft carrier is nearing launch and could leave drydock very soon. The unnamed ship, known as Type 003, will be Beijing’s most advanced and capable yet.

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its ...

Summary: China’s Type 003 Fujian, the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, recently returned to Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard after completing its first eight-day sea trial. As the ...