Fujian: China's New Carrier Boosts Naval
China's third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, officially entered service on November 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation's ambitious military modernization program and its growing naval capabilities. This indigenously designed Type 003 carrier, equipped with advanced electromagnetic catapults, underscores Beijing's determination to project maritime power across the Indo-Pacific region amid heightened geopolitical sensitivities.