The reporter asked: Not long ago, Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, completed its maiden voyage test. Some media commented that this was a key step in China's large-scale naval construction. The maiden voyage selected at the US Philippines "shoulder to shoulder" joint show was intended to send a signal to all parties in the South China Sea, indicating that China was ready to fight. What's your comment on this?

Zhang Xiaogang said that recently, Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, successfully completed its first navigation test, and carried out a series of tests on power, power and other system equipment to achieve the expected results. Next, follow-up tests will be carried out according to the established plan. The navigation test of Fujian warship is a normal arrangement in the construction process, and is not aimed at any specific target, region or country.

Zhang Xiaogang said that China's independent development and construction of aircraft carriers is necessary to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests. China adheres to the path of peaceful development and pursues a defensive national defense policy, which is unswerving.