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Defense Ministry responds to query on signals China's aircraft carrier Fujian sends in stepping up sea trials
Published: May 29, 2025 08:08 PM
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang Photo: Chinese Defense Ministry

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang Photo: Chinese Defense Ministry


When asked about the signals sent by China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is stepping up sea trials, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense, stated on Thursday that sea trials are a necessary phase in the aircraft carrier's development, adding that the Fujian aircraft carrier will continue to carry out related tests as scheduled.   

Global Times