A Su-57 fighter from Russia completed its 7-minute first adaptive training in Zhuhai on Thursday, as prepared for its China debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.
The exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Airshow, is to run from November 12 to 17 in the coastal city of south China's Guangdong Province.
The Su-57, a single-seat twin-engine stealth multirole heavy fighter aircraft with aerial combat and ground strike abilities, incorporates multiple features including stealth, short takeoff and landing, super-maneuverability, and super-cruise. The aircraft is also equipped with thrust vectoring systems, allowing it to make super-maneuvers at extreme low speeds.
Its arrival marks the first time a foreign stealth aircraft has landed in China.
The aircraft had its maiden flight in January 2010, entered mass production in July 2019, and began delivery to the Russian air force in January 2021.
Su-57 completes first adaptive training in Zhuhai
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands on Friday warned Israel against further settlement expansion in the West Bank, saying such moves undermine stability and prospects for a two-state solution.
In a joint statement published by the British Prime Minister's Office, the leaders said the situation in the West Bank had "deteriorated significantly," with settler violence at "unprecedented levels."
They said Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law, adding that construction in the E1 area would divide the West Bank in two and mark a serious breach of international law.
The leaders urged businesses not to bid for construction tenders for E1 or other settlement developments, citing legal and reputation risks.
The statement reaffirmed support for a negotiated two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security.
Some Western leaders warn Israel against West Bank settlement expansion
