The ceremony was attended by Xi and several state leaders and the ruling Communist Party, according to footage broadcast by the official CCTV channel.
This is the latest aircraft carrier to enter service after extensive sea trials. Experts say it will indeed help the world’s largest navy extend its power beyond its territorial waters.
Experts add that ‘Fujian’ is China’s third aircraft carrier and the first to be designed and built by China itself. It is perhaps the most prominent example so far of the comprehensive military reform and expansion led by leader Xi Jinping, aiming to build a modern military force by 2035 and a ‘world-class’ force by mid-century.
This means it could rival its American counterpart and other countries in the region.
