# 004

From Fujian to '004': China Pushes Ahead with a 120,000‑Ton Nuclear Supercarrier

China has begun rapid construction of a new carrier, hull 004, projected at about 120,000 tonnes and likely nuclear‑powered. The ship would carry a significantly larger air wing and upgraded flight‑deck systems, enabling longer deployments and higher sortie rates that expand Beijing’s ability to project naval power.