On August 22, 2026, US media outlet War Zone cited the latest commercial satellite photos to assess that China's fourth aircraft carrier is under construction at the Dalian Shipyard, featuring a nuclear reactor containment structure and dimensions close to those of the US Ford-class carrier.
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2026-10-04 03:16 · 🖼 中国核动力航母正在成形，最快2027年下水
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The War Zone: China's Next Aircraft Carrier Is Taking Shape
2026-10-07 23:59 · The designs of these structures are very broadly consistent with what is found on U.S. nuclear-powered carriers.
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Commercial satellite photos suggest China's Dalian Shipyard may be building its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
2026.08.22 · Reported
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