China’s Fujian Type 003: A Game-Changer for Aircraft Carriers

The Fujian Type 003 is China 's first domestically built supercarrier.

Launched in June 2022 , the Fujian is a massive leap forward for China 's Navy .

The carrier was constructed by the Jian Yang Shipyard on Changshi Islands near Shanghai .

China has two other carriers, Liaoning and Shandong , but both are based on older Soviet designs.

The Fujian Type 003 is a bold and brash statement that China is ready to challenge the US Navy's naval dominance on the high seas.

It's fast, it's powerful, and it's brimming with the latest in naval technology.

Unlike US supercarriers which rely on nuclear power, the Fujian uses conventional propulsion.

The ship is rumored to have CIWS , anti missile defense and other protective measures designed to intercept incoming threats.

The Fujian Type 003 is a powerful tool to assert dominance in the South China Sea , the Indian Ocean and the Pacific .

It's a visible mobile presence that can enforce China 's claims, deter opposition and challenge the US Navy , which has traditionally dominated these waters.