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China Set to Reveal New Fighter Jets and Air Defense Systems at Zhuhai Airshow

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China is set to display its military strength, including unveiling new fighter jets, at the upcoming airshow in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, this November.

On Thursday, the Global Times reported that Deputy Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, Wu Qian, stated during a press conference for the 15th China International Airshow that “many pieces of equipment will make their debut” at the weapon and equipment exhibition. He added that the Air Force would introduce new fighter jets developed in recent years and demonstrate their long-range strategic transport and aerial combat capabilities.

The Zhuhai Airshow, held from November 12 to 17, is an annual event showcasing China’s military aviation advancements. According to Wu, this year’s airshow will showcase the Chinese Air Force’s capabilities in aerial combat, airstrikes, unmanned combat, drone defense, early warning, and air defense.

Chinese Military expert Fu Qianshao, quoted by the Global Times, clarified that the much-anticipated next-generation stealth bomber H-20 is not yet ready for public display at this airshow. However, other advanced aircraft are expected, such as a medium-sized stealth fighter based on the Chinese fifth-generation fighter FC-31, stealth drones, new special operations aircraft, and upgraded Y-20 strategic transport aircraft equipped with Chinese engines.

Wu also revealed that the Chinese army and navy will unveil new equipment at the airshow. A recent Central Television (CCTV) documentary suggested that China has been testing new fighter jets aboard its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. He hinted that the next-generation stealth carrier-based fighter J-35 might be displayed based on the FC-31.

In a separate development, the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force released photos of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch in the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 44 years. Unlike the fanfare surrounding the 1980 launch, this event was announced with far less public attention.

In 1980, after China’s first successful ICBM launch, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, the People’s Daily, published a special edition to celebrate the milestone. / Baidu
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