China's navy has launched the first of a new class of amphibious assault ship at a ceremony in Shanghai. The Type 076 ship, named "Sichuan," is a light aircraft carrier with an electromagnetic catapult for smaller aircraft such as drones or possibly even fighter jets. Experts suggest it could play a role in a potential invasion of Taiwan.
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00:00China has launched the first of a new class of amphibious assault ship in a ceremony in Shanghai.
00:07The Type 076 ship has been named Sichuan and functions as a light aircraft carrier.
00:13It has an electromagnetic launch system for aircraft like drones and even possibly fighter
00:18jets. Experts believe China could use the assault ship in an attack on Taiwan.
00:24The Sichuan was launched the same day the videos emerged
00:27showing what are believed to be two new stealth jets.