Recent imagery suggests China is developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, while the U.S. operates 11 such ...

China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military. The Fujian joins China's fleet ...

In this Oct. 8, 2025, satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC, the Chinese aircraft carriers Shandong and Fujian are seen at the Yulin Naval Base near Sanya, China. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) In this Oct.

The U.S. military operates 11 aircraft carriers, while China, a major naval power, has three in service.

WASHINGTON — With the commissioning of its third aircraft carrier, China now boasts the second largest number of such ships in the world, though it still lags far behind the 11 operated by the U.S.

China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, is named after the province facing Taiwan - Copyright CHINA'S MINISTRY OF DEFENCE/AFP Handout China's third aircraft carrier ...