China’s Pride Crumbles: Fujian Carrier Weaker Than a 1970s U.S. Ship!

"China’s so-called “great power” aircraft carriers are increasingly being mocked as tofu projects—grand in appearance but weak in essence. From the Liaoning to the Shandong and now the Fujian, each ship has been promoted as a symbol of national pride, yet cracks in design and engineering tell another story. Experts note that these carriers often lack the reliability, efficiency, and endurance seen in Western fleets. Even the Fujian, claimed to be equipped with advanced electromagnetic launch systems, suffers from structural and functional flaws. The Liaoning and Shandong, both using outdated ski-jump decks, can barely operate modern fighter jets at full capacity. Inside China, online discussions reveal growing doubts about whether these ships could survive a real battle. While state media hails them as breakthroughs, engineers whisper that many systems are untested and unstable. Behind the patriotic slogans lies the fragile truth—China’s aircraft carriers are still just expensive showpieces.

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