Recent imagery suggests China is developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, while the U.S. operates 11 such ...

In this Oct. 8, 2025, satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC, the Chinese aircraft carriers Shandong and Fujian are seen at the Yulin Naval Base near Sanya, China. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) In this Oct.

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, now possessing the world's second-largest fleet of such vessels. This expansion, however, still places it significantly behind the US ...

China recently commissioned its third aircraft carrier since 2012. The Fujian is the largest non-nuclear warship in the world ...

HONG KONG — China’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier has entered service, Chinese state media said Friday, in a major step for the world’s largest navy as it seeks to challenge U.S.

China is advancing work on a new aircraft carrier, likely its first with nuclear propulsion, a new report by The War Zone analyzing recent imagery suggested. Nuclear propulsion lets a carrier stay at ...

BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest ...