Here's some fresh imagery (dtd 10/13/2020) from the shipyard where China is building its first full-size, home-designed supercarrier (pictured in upper half).

Shown here in comparison with the latest under-construction US CVN (USS John F. Kennedy, pictured in 2018, lower).
By my measurements, when added up the current 5 hull sections come out to about 285m in length so far (about 935 feet), and a beam (width) of about 40m (131 ft), which is about the same as the waterline beam of the Ford Class CVN - 41m.
*I'm no naval architect*, but given these dimensions I'm guessing that the common estimate of 85,000 tons for the Type 003 is probably a bit low, with an eventual size probably closer to that of US supercarriers. 🤷‍♂️
Also, here are shots of what looks like at least 8 more destroyers & cruisers under construction at the same yard.

I have to say that for a country that's supposed to be focused on info warfare, & which has made "legacy" platforms obsolete, they sure are bending a lot of iron.
There's another ship under construction at the area where they first assembled the carrier's modules, but it's unclear what it is. It's not another carrier, as the beam is only about 30m, but also too big for a DDG/CG. Could be a merchant, or maybe something else. 🤷‍♂️
In the meantime, here are shots of at least 8 more destroyers & cruisers being built up the coast at Dalian (images from 8/2020):
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