The first batch of the Chinese air force's main fighters arrived at the Zhuhai Jinwan Airport in south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday for the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or the Zhuhai Airshow.
A J-10C, a multirole fighter jet equipped with advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, was the first to touch down at the airport and will be on static display at this year's airshow. This fighter jet and two others, J-20 and J-16, dubbed "three musketeers of the sky," are at the core of the Chinese air force.
The airshow will take place from Nov. 12-17, attracting 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions. Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy will participate in the biennial aerospace trade show in groups.
Russia's Warrior aerobatic team will make a stunning return after an absence of eight years. As the stars of every airshow, the air force's Bayi (August 1) and Hongying (Red Eagle) aerobatic teams will arrive in Zhuhai in succession.
As an export-oriented international event, the Zhuhai Airshow offers a rare venue to observe China's military aircraft up close, especially the newest models.
Chinese air force fighters arrive for Zhuhai airshow
China and Russia have agreed to resolutely safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II, safeguard world peace and security, and uphold historical truth and international justice, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday.
In response to a related media query, Lin briefed the press on the outcomes of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Russia and the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation earlier this week.
"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. The two heads of state attended commemorations in each other's country, and agreed to firmly safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II and resolutely oppose any retrogressive acts attempting to whitewash colonial aggression, sending a powerful message for upholding justice and fairness in the current era," Lin noted.
"During the recent China-Russia strategic security consultation, the two sides conducted strategic alignment on issues related to Japan, reaching a high degree of consensus. Both sides agreed to resolutely safeguard the outcomes of the victory of World War II won at the cost of lives and blood, firmly oppose any erroneous words and deeds that attempt to whitewash the history of colonial aggression, and resolutely counter any attempts to revive fascism or Japanese militarism. Both sides stressed that China and Russia, as major countries and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, will shoulder their shared responsibility to safeguard world peace and security, and uphold historical truth and international justice," said the spokesman.
"We stand ready to continue coordinating and cooperating with Russia to resolutely curb the provocative acts of Japan's far-right forces that undermine regional peace and stability and attempt to remilitarize," Lin said.
China, Russia agree to resolutely safeguard outcomes of World War II victory: spokesman
