China's Fujian aircraft carrier has completed takeoff and landing training with three types of carrier-based aircraft, covering the second island chain in its operational range.

Xinhua News Agency reported today: "The WeChat official account 'Yuyuantan Tian' under China's state media CCTV published an article on Tuesday (September 23) stating that the three types of carrier-based aircraft completed their takeoff and landing training on the Fujian ship for the first time, with three key highlights, one of which is that the Fujian ship's strike range can cover the Second Island Chain."

The first successful takeoff and landing training of the three types of carrier-based aircraft on the Fujian ship is of great significance: it not only marks that China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is about to be officially commissioned, but also means that China will enter the era of three aircraft carriers. This provides a critical support for the strategic transformation of the Chinese Navy from "coastal defense" to "far-sea defense". Its operational radius covers the Second Island Chain in the Western Pacific. Combined with the multi-aircraft carrier joint combat capability, the deterrent power against external forces has reached a new height, demonstrating China's solid strength in maintaining maritime sovereignty and far-sea interests.

Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1844031522398220/

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