
China Hints Fourth Aircraft Carrier Will Be Nuclear-Powered
China's navy has released a video that analysts interpret as a strong hint that the country's fourth aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered. This development suggests a significant advancement in China's naval capabilities.
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Did China just drop a hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?
A Chinese naval video has fuelled speculation that its next aircraft carrier is likely to be nuclear-powered. The film Into The Deep was released on Wednesday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy. Highlighting the continuity of China’s maritime ambitions, from coastal defence to a “blue-water” navy capable of deep-sea operations, the film also included footage from real-life drills in the western Pacific and the use of advanced equipment. It also...
By Liu Zhen
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China's potential fourth aircraft carrier, possibly named 'He Jian' and hinted to be nuclear-powered, signals a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. This development, showcased in the film 'Into The Deep', aligns with China's transition to a blue-water navy and its expanding global maritime ambitions.
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