China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, the Fujian, has verified the performance in its first-ever maritime live-force training.
The Fujian was commissioned into active service on Nov 5 this year at a naval port in the city of Sanya. It is the largest warship in the navy. Named after Fujian Province in east China and launched in June 2022, this gigantic vessel was independently designed and built by China.
In the training, carrier-based aircraft, including fighter jets such as the J-35, J-15T, J-15DT, and the KongJing-600 early warning aircraft, completed catapult takeoffs and landings on the Fujian, effectively verifying the capacities of the electromagnetic catapult system equipped on the aircraft carrier.
"With continuous practical training, we have gained a more accurate understanding of the performance of electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear, become more proficient in the operation and use of various types of equipment, and achieved a better synergy between each battle position and carrier-based pilots," said Bao Yu, an officer of the aircraft carrier.
During the mission, the formation also conducted other training exercises, including fleet navigation and vessel-aircraft joint search and rescue.
China's aircraft carrier Fujian verifies performance in first maritime live-force training
China firmly opposes the United States' decision to impose additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products and has lodged a solemn representation to the U.S. side, a Ministry of Commerce spokeswoman said at a press conference on Thursday.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the results of its Section 301 investigation into Chinese semiconductor policies, stating it will impose additional tariffs on certain Chinese semiconductor products. The initial tariff rate is set at zero percent and is scheduled to increase after an 18-month period, in June 2027.
In response to a media query on the U.S. announcement, He Yongqian, the spokeswoman, said, "China has taken note of the relevant developments and has lodged stern representations with the U.S. through the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. We do not agree with the so-called findings of the U.S. Section 301 investigation and firmly oppose the U.S. move to levy additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products."
"The unilateral U.S. tariffs violate World Trade Organization rules, undermine the international economic and trade order, disrupt global industrial and supply chains, and harm the interests of U.S. businesses and consumers, a move that benefits no one. China urges the United States to promptly correct its erroneous practices and revoke the related measures. China is willing to work with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to resolve respective concerns through equal-footed dialogue and consultation. Should the U.S. side insist on undermining China's rights and interests, China will take resolute and necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests," said the spokeswoman.
China strongly opposes U.S. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductors
