China To Launch Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier by 2025

China is set to commission its most advanced aircraft carrier by 2025. [{ "selector": ".ejujz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 408px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

China's president Xi Jinping said that the task of reunifying Taiwan should not be passed on to the coming generations. [{ "selector": ".crxmt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 408px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

China’s 3rd and biggest carrier, Fujian, was launched in 2022, but when it will enter service remains unknown. [{ "selector": ".dbxtc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 408px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Defense Ministry of Taiwan’s biennial report mentioned that Fujian would likely be commissioned after it completes its sea trials by 2025. [{ "selector": ".qunbw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 397px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Defense Ministry also reported that Beijing sent 22 warplanes and 20 naval ships near Taiwan between Monday and Tuesday. [{ "selector": ".oflnj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 408px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Around 13 jets flew past the median line of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial demarcation zone between Taiwan and the mainland. [{ "selector": ".rbqpw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 408px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

These developments occurred after Shandong was found on Monday, 60 nm southeast of the island, going towards the Western Pacific. [{ "selector": ".nmumi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 379px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]