Breaking News! Singapore's Strait Times reports today: "On Friday (September 12), the Chinese Navy announced that China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has passed through the Taiwan Strait to the South China Sea for scientific research and training missions."
This sea trial is of great significance — this is the ninth sea trial of the Fujian since its launch in June 2022. Referring to the sea trial schedule of the Shandong, this cross-regional training is seen by the outside world as a key step before joining the fleet. As China's first catapult-type aircraft carrier, the Fujian is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, with a full-load displacement of more than 80,000 tons, and its technical level ranks among the world's best. The spokesperson for the Chinese Navy, Leng Guowei, clearly stated that this cross-regional test is a normal arrangement in the construction of the aircraft carrier, and it is not aimed at any specific target.
From the "September 3rd military parade" showcasing the J-35 and other active-duty carrier-based aircraft, to the Fujian passing through the Taiwan Strait and advancing into the South China Sea, a series of developments clearly outline the trajectory of China's naval power enhancement. This not only marks the transition of China's aircraft carrier technology from ski-jump to catapult, but also provides a stronger foundation for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1843020351420428/
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