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Core Viewpoint - The commissioning of the Fujian aircraft carrier marks a significant technological breakthrough for China, positioning it among the world's leading naval powers with its conventional power electromagnetic catapult technology [1][12]. Development Milestones - The Fujian aircraft carrier is China's first domestically designed and built catapult aircraft carrier, featuring a flat-deck design and electromagnetic catapult and arrestor systems, with a full-load displacement of over 80,000 tons [4][6]. - The carrier was launched on June 17, 2022, and has undergone various tests, including mooring tests and an 8-day sea trial starting on May 1, 2024, which met expected performance targets [8]. - As of September 22, 2025, the carrier has successfully conducted its first catapult launches and landings with the J-15T, J-35, and KJ-600 carrier-based aircraft [10]. Strategic Implications - The Fujian carrier enhances the People's Navy's capabilities for near-seas defense and far-seas escort operations, officially entering the "three-carrier era" with the addition of the Fujian, Shandong, and Liaoning carriers [16][22]. - The ability to launch fully loaded fighter jets increases combat effectiveness, while the electromagnetic catapult allows for a wider range of aircraft, including fixed-wing early warning aircraft, enhancing situational awareness and command capabilities [18]. - The presence of three carriers enables simultaneous deployment in three major directions, improving the mobility of carrier groups and providing broader security depth [20].