Chinese military media (yes, that's a thing; remember, these are commies) recently released video of their newest Chinese-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, launching and recovering aircraft. This is a significant step in China's naval ambitions because nothing says "projecting power" like an aircraft carrier. AdvertisementThe People’s Liberation Army Navy’s newest and most capable aircraft carrier launched and recovered the next-generation of Chinese naval aircraft – including the J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter, J-15 attack jet and KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft, according to the PLAN. The Type 003 aircraft carrier was launched in the summer of 2022, making it the largest warship to be launched in Asia since the end of World War II. One working aircraft carrier is almost certainly the first of many.