China downplays nuclear-powered carrier speculation sparked by PLA Navy promo video
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China’s Defense Ministry dismissed talk that a PLA Navy promo video signals China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, saying carrier development is evaluated based on national security needs and tech progress. Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang noted the prom/s recruitment name “He Jian” is a homophone for “nuclear vessel,” and urged caution about interpreting the video, framing the matter as speculation rather than a confirmed program.
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