China's Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Toward Taiwan Strait

12/9/2025 7:49

The Fujian, China's third and most advanced aircraft carrier, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese navy said on Friday, the sensitive waterway that separates China from the democratically governed island of Taiwan.



The carrier began sea trials last year and has yet to formally enter service. China first unveiled it in 2022.



"Our country's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently transited the Taiwan Strait en route to relevant waters in the South China Sea to conduct scientific research trials and training missions," China's navy said.



"This cross-regional trial and training exercise for the Fujian is a routine arrangement in the carrier's construction process and is not directed at any specific target," it added.



Taiwan's defence ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.