The Navy is set to welcome its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier? Ministry of Defense responds
On the afternoon of April 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.
A reporter asked, recently, the People's Navy promotional video "Towards the Ocean" featured 19-year-old recruit He Jian, which the media widely interpreted as a sign that the Navy will welcome its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. What is your comment on this?
Zhang Xiaogang stated that we always consider aircraft carrier construction comprehensively based on national security needs and the development of equipment technology. Regarding this video, as the saying goes: there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand readers' eyes. Thank you all for your attention.
On April 30, the Ministry of Defense of China addressed media speculation regarding the potential introduction of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. A spokesperson noted that the Navy's development is based on national security needs and technological advancements, without confirming any specific plans. The discussion was prompted by a promotional video featuring a new recruit, which was interpreted by the media as a sign of upcoming naval capabilities.
- The Ministry of Defense held a routine press conference on April 30.
- A spokesperson commented on media interpretations regarding a new recruit in a Navy promotional video.
- The spokesperson did not confirm the development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, stating it depends on national security needs.