This satellite image shows construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, on May 8, 2022. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by AP showed. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
Construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier takes place at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, on May 31, 2022. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
Experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. (Maxar Technologies via AP)
This satellite image shows construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, on May 31, 2022. (Maxar Technologies via AP)