China Now Has 3 Aircraft Carriers (That's a Really Big Deal)
The National Interest - 2024-04-30T23:42:42.000Z

The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is advancing its naval capabilities with the addition of its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, slated for sea trials soon and expected service entry by 2026.

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