China sends its latest aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait

The Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian during its first sea trial, which took place from May 1 to 8, 2024, in a photo taken by drone and distributed by the Chinese Ministry of Defense. DING ZIYU/CHINESE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE

China said on Friday, September 12, that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.

Beijing has plowed billions of dollars into modernizing its military in recent years, a trend that has unnerved some governments in East Asia despite China insisting its aims are peaceful.

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