Satellite Photos Show Locations of China’s Aircraft Carriers

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New satellite imagery showing China's aircraft carriers has emerged online as the world watches Beijing's maritime activities. On Sunday, an open-source satellite imagery analyst, Charlie B, shared images on X, formerly Twitter, of China's three aircraft carriers, Liaoning, Shandong and Fujian. Liaoning and Shandong have been active in Beijing's naval operations near the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Fujian, China's latest aircraft carrier, is being prepared for its first sea trials. The carriers are part of a broader effort by Beijing to transform its naval capabilities. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is aiming to develop...