As of 2024, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has two active carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, with the third, Fujian, currently undergoing sea trials. [1] . A fourth carrier, currently called "Type 004" and featuring nuclear propulsion, might be under construction.

2025年1月2日 · Both PLAN aircraft carriers and escorts conducting a "photo op" in the South China Sea in October 2024. Chinese carrier force underwent significant developments over the past year. Meanwhile production of frigates and destroyers was augmented by robust Coast Guard-deliveries.

2024年12月19日 · With a battle force exceeding 370 ships and plans for six carriers by the 2030s, China's navy, the PLAN, now leads the world in size. Key Points: The U.S. Department of Defense’s 2024 report to Congress highlights China’s rapidly growing naval power.

Fujian (18; Chinese: 福建舰; pinyin: Fújiàn Jiàn), named after Fujian province, is a Chinese aircraft carrier serving in the People's Liberation Army Navy. It is the third aircraft carrier of the Chinese aircraft carrier programme and the first of the …

2024年5月1日 · China’s newest, largest and most-advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, took a big step to joining the world’s largest naval fleet on Wednesday as it set out from Shanghai for its first sea...

Shandong (17; Chinese: 山东舰; pinyin: Shāndōng Jiàn) is a Chinese aircraft carrier that was launched on 26 April 2017 for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of the People's Republic of China. [6]

In October 2024, China brought together at sea for the first time its two operational aircraft carriers, the Liaoning (Type 001) and Shandong (Type 002), for ‘dual-carrier’ manoeuvres with their accompanying escort groups. Their embarked air groups also reflected a growing capability.

2024年5月9日 · Sea trials of China's new aircraft carrier are underway, with the Fujian/Type 003 class the first indigenous flattop developed for the PLAN.

2024年3月31日 · New imagery reveals important development steps for Chinese carrier aviation. While the new KJ-600 was spotted on aircraft carrier Fujian, the next gen J-35 and catapult variant of J-15 also made new appearances.

China has used (and lately produced) aircraft carriers. Here's everything you need to know about their carrier program and numbers. The story of Chinese aircraft carriers is a relatively recent development in the country’s naval history.