China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development.

China officially announced the commissioning of the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier on Nov. 7, 2025. The event, which took place on Nov. 5, was attended by senior political and military leadership including Chairman Xi Jinping, and formally placed the ship into active service following nearly three years of pier-side work, systems testing, and sea trials. Contents China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development. The Fujian and its Air Wing

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