China has taken a major step forward in developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. A prototype reactor for the Type 004 carrier has been completed, marking a milestone in the nation ...

Summary and Key Points: China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is rapidly expanding its aircraft carrier fleet, with the Type 004 expected to be its first nuclear-powered carrier, comparable ...

Instead of pursuing a three-aircraft carrier fleet, which would have kept two ships operational at all times, the Navy is ...