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China’s Hidden Super Carriers Are Changing the Balance of Global Power In recent years, China’s rapid advancement in maritime technology has quietly reshaped global power dynamics—especially through its growing fleet of "hidden super carriers." While not always in the spotlight like desert supercars, these advanced aircraft carriers and associated naval assets are quietly redefining naval dominance and shifting the global balance. ### What Are China’s Hidden Super Carriers? Although China does not operate a traditional nuclear-powered "supercarrier" like the U.S. Nimitz or Ford classes, its indigenous ship-based air power projection systems are emerging as pioneering super carriers in the modern era. The most notable among them is the Type 003 aircraft carrier — China’s first electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) vessel and home to the futuristic CH-05 “Sky Dragon” stealth stealth fighter and hypersonic drones. With a flight deck optimized for advanced fifth- and sixth-generation aircraft, it represents the next generation of naval aviation assets.