China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier headed out for sea trials on May 13. China’s new aircraft carrier might take to the sea for the first time this week. China’s new aircraft ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: This new class, designated Type 003, is the first Chinese carrier constructed using a modern, modular construction method. The modules, known as “superlifts ...

China's second aircraft carrier — and first ... Still, Beijing has grand ambitions for a world-class military, and is even building a third carrier, Type 002, which may be nuclear powered.