The post describes China's Type 004 aircraft carrier under construction at Dalian, assessed to be larger than Fujian and likely China's first nuclear-powered carrier. If confirmed, nuclear propulsion plus CATOBAR/EMALS would significantly extend endurance and electrical power for sensors and future weapons, boosting blue-water power projection.
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navalside: chinafirst seen 2024-01-01
Satellite imagery shows China's Type 004 carrier taking shape, likely nuclear-powered
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/sea/chinas-next-aircraft-carrier-is-taking-shapeChina’s Next Aircraft Carrier Is Taking Shape