Fujian

Fujian is a coastal province in southeastern China. It is a significant economic and military hub, known for its strategic location across the Taiwan Strait and its growing industrial and technological sectors.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to large-scale military drills by the PLA in the Taiwan Strait and the recent transit of its namesake aircraft carrier.

Latest on Fujian

• PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian island
• Will China’s Fujian be first carrier to carry anti-torpedo system to beat Western subs?
• PLA’s advanced aircraft carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait amid military drills
• Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties
• the two sides finalised 28 collaborative projects across 11 areas, including aviation and shipping, logistics, innovation and technology, legal and dispute resolution
• Hong Kong has signed six agreements with Fujian to step up collaboration in finance, trade, tourism and education

Connections

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