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Beijing's Fujian aircraft carrier and its catapult far from fully operational

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China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during its maiden sea trials, on 8 May 2024.
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during its maiden sea trials, on 8 May 2024. © Pu Haiyang/VCG via Reuters Connect

Despite Beijing's promising announcements, images of China's third aircraft carrier have left military analysts sceptical. Several technical details suggest that the equipment designed to launch and recover the carrier's aircraft has not been tested extensively.

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