Big news from the high seas! 🌊 China just commissioned the Fujian, its first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults—think super-charged launches for fighter jets ⚡️✈️.
President Xi Jinping, who's also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, was on board in Hainan Province to cut the ribbon (and hoist the flag) at the ceremony. 🇨🇳
The Fujian first hit the water back in June 2022 and finished its maiden sea trial in May 2024. Compared to older steam systems, electromagnetic catapults use powerful magnets to launch planes faster and smoother—kind of like moving from standard charging to fast-charging on your phone. 📱➡️⚡️
Why it matters: This leap in naval tech shows how China is pushing its maritime capabilities into the next era. For tech enthusiasts and defense buffs alike, it's a case of innovation meeting the open ocean—pretty epic, right? 🤙
Stay tuned as we track what the Fujian means for regional security, tech trends, and more. Until then, keep sailing ahead! 🚀
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President Xi attends commissioning of China's Fujian aircraft carrier
cgtn.com
