Empire of Ambition: China’s Quest for Global Influence and Technological Supremacy
China's third aircraft carrier's reported second sea trial attracts media attention. China's third aircraft carrier, the electromagnetic catapult-equipped Fujian, reportedly wrapped up its second sea trial on Tuesday, an expansive and intensive test that experts said on Wednesday reflects the smooth progress made by the 80,000-ton-class warship. The Fujian returned to Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai from its 20-day second sea trial on Tuesday morning, Hong Kong news outlet the Singtao Daily reported on Wednesday. While not officially announced, observers said that Fujian's second test voyage started on May 23 and concluded on Tuesday, citing two navigation restriction notices for the two dates released by the maritime safety administration of Shanghai. The Singtao Daily said that the Yellow Sea was selected for the latest trial because the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has a carrier-based aircraft training base near the region. The location is relative