Rewatched their 076 stream, basically: it’s important that the Type 076 can operate fixed-wing manned aircraft, but not important that it does.
There is a decent number of compromises involved in operating manned aircraft, and it's a slippery slope, because where do you draw the line before it becomes a full aircraft carrier
So we should expect that the Type 076 may eventually be able to accommodate fixed wing manned aircraft, but not as part of its routine operations. That’s where the line is seemingly drawn
Have to agree even though the fanboy in me "wishes" otherwise.....
Regarding the thinking that 076 may eventually be able to accommodate manned fighters, I would assume that an OLS would be necessary.
So far, no evidence of an OLS on 076; not even evidence that a sponsor or carve-out has been reserved for where such a system might be located.