China’s first electromagnetic catapult-equipped Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts maiden sea trial, indicating ‘smooth progress’
By: Global Times | Published: Nov 14, 2025 12:05 PM
At around 9:00 am on Friday, the first hull of China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, set off from a port of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai and sailed toward the relevant sea area for its maiden sea trial, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on its ...