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China’s Naval Fleet Tops 400 Ships as It Builds Carrier

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 07 November 2026, 14:08 UTC ·10 sec listen

China now operates three aircraft carriers and is building a fourth, adding to a naval fleet that has grown beyond 400 ships. The expansion draws attention to Beijing’s ambitions and its growing presence in the Indian Ocean.

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