Navy spokesperson answers questions from reporters on the commissioning of the Fujian ship.

On November 5th, China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, the Fujian Ship, was commissioned at a military port in Sanya, Hainan. On the afternoon of the 8th, Colonel Liang Guowei, the Navy's spokesperson, answered written questions from reporters about the deployment location of the Fujian Ship, aircraft carrier aircraft, and China's naval carrier development plan. When asked if the Fujian Ship would be deployed in Sanya military port, Liang Guowei stated that the Fujian Ship is the largest tonnage ship in the Navy. Considering factors such as combat readiness needs, port conditions, support capabilities, and mission characteristics, the ship's home port is in Sanya military port. Navy ships' officers and soldiers are guests on land year-round, but the vast deep ocean is their true home. In the future, the Fujian Ship will regularly appear on that vast stage. Regarding when the aircraft carrier aircraft on Fujian Ship will be fully equipped, Liang Guowei said that aircraft carrier aircraft are the core of the carrier's combat capability. While the Fujian Ship is being built, the research and testing of supporting equipment such as J-35, J-15T, J-15D carrier-based fighter jets, KJ-600 carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft, and Z-20 series carrier-based helicopters are steadily progressing as planned. As for when they will be fully equipped and deployed, he, like everyone else, is looking forward to it, believing it won't be too long. When asked whether there will continue to be trials and test sailings after the Fujian Ship enters service, and when combat capabilities will be achieved, Liang Guowei said that the Fujian Ship is China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier and a symbol of the Navy's transformation and leapfrog development. Many equipment and technologies are being used for the first time. After entering service, the ship will continue to conduct relevant tests and verifications, further test the platform's system stability, and schedule aircraft adaptation and fleet system training according to the plan to continuously strengthen its combat capabilities. Regarding China's next aircraft carrier development plan, Liang Guowei stated that China's development and improvement of weapons and equipment are not directed at any country or specific target and do not pose a threat to any country or region. It is solely for the purpose of safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests. As for the follow-up development plan for China's aircraft carrier, it will be comprehensively considered according to defense needs. It is important to emphasize that China's socialist nature, choice of peaceful development, and independent and peaceful diplomatic policy determine that China will always adhere to a defensive national defense policy. When asked about the naming of aircraft carriers, which has always been a topic of concern, and many netizens advocating for their province to be named after an aircraft carrier, Liang Guowei told reporters that according to the naming regulations of the People's Liberation Army Navy ships, aircraft carriers are named after provincial-level administrative divisions. In the naming process, factors such as the willingness of provinces, regions, and cities to apply will also be considered. The final decision will be approved by the Central Military Commission. As for the "aircraft carrier naming library," no such list exists, and if there is any relevant news in the future, it will be shared with everyone as soon as possible.