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The Straits Times (7 November 2025)

Lim Min Zhang

China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier entered active service on Nov 5, a milestone in the Chinese navy’s ambition to become a “blue water” force that can project power in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the commissioning ceremony for the Fujian and inspected the ship at Hainan island’s Sanya naval base, the official news agency Xinhua reported on Nov 7.

A published photo showed Mr Xi presenting a military flag to the Fujian’s captain and its political commissar. Mr Cai Qi, Mr Xi’s chief of staff, and Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing also attended the commissioning ceremony.

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