On Friday, November 7, a commissioning ceremony for the aircraft carrier Fujian was held at the Sanya naval port on Hainan Island. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the event, according to China Central Television.

The commissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, was held on the 5th at the naval port of Sanya on Hainan Island. — the TV channel’s report says.

The Fujian became the PLA Navy's third aircraft carrier, following the Liaoning and Shandong. The 80-ton ship is equipped with electromagnetic catapults capable of launching heavy J-15 fighters and the advanced J-35. Beijing officials emphasize that the new carrier will significantly enhance the fleet's long-range capabilities.