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The evolution of China's carrier operations is also noteworthy. After launching its first carrier, the Liaoning, only a decade ago, the PLA Navy's second carrier, the Shandong, is now actively conducting drills in the South China Sea, while a third, the Fujian, is nearing operational readiness with advanced features such as electromagnetic catapults. By 2035, predictions suggest that China could have six operational carrier strike groups, significantly bolstering their capacity for power projection regionally and beyond.