Overview
- The Fujian, bearing hull number 18 and described as the navy’s largest warship, was commissioned on Wednesday at the Yulin naval complex near Sanya.
- The Chinese navy confirmed Sanya as the carrier’s permanent home port, placing it alongside the carrier Shandong in the South China Sea region while Liaoning remains based at Qingdao.
- A navy spokesperson said the ship will make regular appearances on the high seas, framing the program as intended to safeguard national sovereignty and development interests.
- Because many technologies are being fielded for the first time, the carrier will continue in‑depth testing and phased air‑wing integration after commissioning.
- State coverage cites progress on carrier‑borne aircraft and systems, including J‑35 and J‑15T/J‑15D fighters, the KJ‑600 early‑warning aircraft, and Z‑20 helicopters.