CNS Sichuan sets off on maiden sea trial
The PLA Navy announced in a news release that the massive vessel left Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a Shanghai-based shipyard of China State Shipbuilding Corp, around 9 am on Friday...
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The CNS Sichuan, China’s largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, has commenced its maiden sea trial from Shanghai. This marks a significant development for the People's Liberation Army Navy’s capabilities.
- The CNS Sichuan is over 40,000 metric tons and is the first in the Type 076 class.
- The vessel is equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, making it the first Chinese amphibious assault ship capable of deploying fixed-wing drones.
- The maiden voyage, launched from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, will verify the reliability and performance of the ship’s electric and propulsion systems.
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China has made multiple diplomatic moves regarding Taiwan while also advancing its naval power. Beijing issued a warning to Japan concerning interference on the issue of Taiwan. The Chinese government also strongly protested the United States' latest arms sale to Taiwan, which is the first such sale under President Donald Trump's second term. As part of this protest, China warned against supporting "Taiwan independence" separatists. In a display of military development, China's largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, the CNS Sichuan, commenced its maiden sea trial from Shanghai. This represents a significant development for the People's Liberation Army Navy’s capabilities.
