China's Naval Expansion Unveils New Aircraft Carrier and Dual-Carrier Operations

China's latest naval developments include a unique aircraft carrier and unprecedented dual-carrier exercises in the South China Sea.

Satellite imagery reveals a new, smaller Chinese aircraft carrier under construction, potentially for civilian and military use.
The new vessel may serve as an oceanographic research ship or support the China Coast Guard with enhanced surveillance capabilities.
China's dual-carrier operation involved the Liaoning and Shandong, marking a significant step in its naval strategy.
The U.S. and Japan conducted joint exercises in the Western Pacific, highlighting regional military dynamics.
China's newest and most advanced carrier, the Fujian, continues sea trials, poised to join the navy by 2026.