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January 14th, 2026

China: Navy plans to build six new aircraft carriers

The Pentagon warns of a massive expansion of the Chinese aircraft carrier fleet. Beijing wants to use this to break the dominance of the United States in the Pacific.

By Andreas Landwehr

Chinas erster Flugzeugträger Liaoning im Südchinesischen Meer.

Talk of the Town | Military

January 12th, 2026

Navy: A new aircraft carrier every 20 months

The Pentagon is warning of a massive expansion of China’s aircraft carrier fleet. Beijing aims to challenge US dominance in the Pacific – also with a possible campaign against Taiwan in mind.

By Andreas Landwehr

Feature | Military

October 15th, 2025

Beijing strengthens maritime clout: “Fujian” under test, “Type 004” under construction

While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.

By Andreas Landwehr