China has commissioned the CNS Fujian, its first domestically built carrier with electromagnetic catapults. The 80,000-ton carrier marks a major step in the nation’s naval modernization under President Xi Jinping.

China has made major technological progress with its aircraft carriers. But compared to the US Navy, China lacks the decades of experience and trained personnel for operations. China is investing in building that workforce, but it'll take time. China is ...

Chinese aircraft carriers may not be able to launch as many fighter jets as U.S. carriers, but that hasn't stopped the country's navy from moving forward with carrier tech. In fact, as seen in footage released in late September 2025, China is now using ...

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media, which released footage of the launches for the first time to mark the ...