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China began sea trials of its most advanced amphibious assault ship to date.

One week after deploying its most recent assault ship, China unveiled the Sichuan Type 076, a vessel combining traits of an aircraft carrier and amphibious assault ship.

The specifications remain undisclosed, but it can launch aircraft and troop-filled landing craft.

Amphibious assault ships are known to be faster than carriers and have more operational flexibility.

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China’s navy has more ships overall, but U.S. vessels are more capable, especially aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.

Xi Jinping is pushing to expand China's military by 2035 to challenge the U.S. as the

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