A futuristic Chinese “space warship” concept video set off global chatter as Taiwan tensions simmered. State media showcased a massive orbital-style carrier said to launch swarms of jets near the edge of space. Supporters framed it as a glimpse of future warfare, while critics called it propaganda and years away from reality. The reveal coincided with renewed U.S.–China friction over Taiwan and arms sales. Is Beijing signaling technological dominance or testing psychological warfare? As Xi and Trump exchanged words on Taiwan, this sci-fi style project raised a bigger question: how real is China’s space ambition?