On November 5, 2025, China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, named Fujian, into its navy. This page provides key details about the carrier.
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How Deep Are China-Russia Military Ties?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about the deep military ties shared between China and Russia. This ChinaPower feature analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of China-Russia military relations, focusing on arms sales and joint military exercises.
Is it a Risk for America that China Holds So Much U.S. Debt?
Many worry that China’s ownership of American debt affords the Chinese economic leverage over the United States. This apprehension stems from a misunderstanding of sovereign debt and of how states derive power from their economic relations.
Has China’s Progress Toward Women’s Equality Stalled?
Rapid modernization has yielded uneven gains between Chinese men and women. China has also sought to reshape women’s roles amid demographic challenges. This feature examines women’s status in China.
What Does China Really Spend on its Military?
China’s military budget provides insight into its expanding military capabilities. In terms of gauging relative military strength, defense budgets can be compared between countries and over a set period of time to assess overall trends.
How Robust Is China’s Energy Security?
Energy security is a key pillar of economic and national security. This ChinaPower feature weighs China’s main energy security vulnerabilities and strengths.
Weathering ‘High Winds and Stormy Waves’: China’s Search for Economic Security
This three-part ChinaPower series leverages data to analyze China’s economic security vulnerabilities and strengths within three key pillars: food security, energy security, and financial security.
How Severe Are China’s Food Security Challenges?
Food security is fundamentally important to China’s economic security and social stability. This ChinaPower feature explores key strengths and vulnerabilities of China’s food security.