Hey there, young explorers! ๐ Did you know that building a gigantic ship like an aircraft carrier is a bit like building the world’s biggest LEGO set? ๐งฑ Well, China is working on a massive new ship called the Fujian, and it’s making waves (literally!) in the ocean. ๐
The Fujian is super special because it’s China’s first aircraft carrier that’s been designed and built entirely at home. What’s even cooler is that it has something called a catapult system, which helps planes take off from the ship faster and carry more stuff! โ๏ธ๐
Recently, a spokesperson from China’s Defense Ministry, Mr. Wu Qian, shared some exciting news. He said that the Fujian is going through tests, just like how you might test a new bike to make sure it’s safe and ready to ride. ๐ดโโ๏ธ These tests are happening as planned, and more will come as the ship gets closer to being finished.
There was also some news about big ships needing to be careful around the Yangtze River’s entrance because of the Fujian’s trials. It’s like when roads are blocked off for a big parade! ๐
Imagine being able to see this huge ship sailing for the first time! It’s a big step for China and shows how amazing engineering can be when people work together. ๐ค
So next time you see a boat or plane, think about all the hard work that goes into making them ready to explore the world! Who knows, maybe you’ll be an engineer or pilot one day! ๐ขโ๏ธ
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China's Fujian aircraft carrier trials 'proceeding as planned'
cgtn.com