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China’s Fujian Carrier with EM Catapults Enters Taiwan Strait

6/24/2026

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Fujian Enters Strait

China’s carrier, the Fujian, equipped with electromagnetic catapults, entered the Taiwan Strait on June 23, its first transit there since April.
Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed the carrier’s passage and said it was closely monitored using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Mainland Affairs Council minister Chiu Chui-cheng said Taiwan will never surrender to Chinese pressure.
The Fujian’s electromagnetic catapults let it carry heavier jet fighters than China’s older carriers.

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Fujian Enters Strait

Taiwan’s leaders pledged steadfast resistance to Beijing’s mounting pressure, affirming national resolve.
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait on June 23, confirmed by Taiwan’s defence ministry.
The defence ministry employed joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to monitor the carrier closely.
The United States Navy continues regular navigation of the strait, reinforcing Taiwan’s view of it as international waters.

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Fujian Enters Strait

China’s carrier, the Fujian, equipped with electromagnetic catapults, entered the Taiwan Strait on June 23, its first transit there since April.
Taiwan’s defence ministry confirmed the carrier’s passage and said it was closely monitored using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Mainland Affairs Council minister Chiu Chui-cheng said Taiwan will never surrender to Chinese pressure.
The Fujian’s electromagnetic catapults let it carry heavier jet fighters than China’s older carriers.

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