China launches new military aircraft carrier

China’s military made a significant new announcement today: It has launched a third aircraft carrier. Named “Fujian,” it’s expected to make a big impact toward China’s military capabilities. The World’s host Carol Hills spoke with Thomas Shugart, an adjunct senior fellow with the Center for New American Security, about this development and what it means for China’s presence in the Pacific.

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