Fujian
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noun
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a province of SE China: mountainous and forested, drained chiefly by the Min River; noted for the production of flower-scented teas. Capital: Fuzhou. Pop: 34 880 000 (2003 est). Area: 123 000 sq km (47 970 sq miles)
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any of the Chinese dialects of this province See also Min
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China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has entered service days after a grand commissioning ceremony overseen by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media said.
From BBC
The Fujian, the country's third warship, is equipped with electromagnetic catapults which will allow planes to be launched at higher speeds.
From BBC
The Fujian can launch three different types of aircraft with its electromagnetic catapult and flat flight deck, according to state media.
From BBC
State media hailed the Fujian as a "major milestone" in the development of China's navy.
From BBC
The US is the only other country in the world to have an aircraft carrier with the same electromagnetic catapult system as Fujian.
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