The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force's stealth fighters J-35A and J-20 on Friday morning completed their first adaptive training for the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in south China's port city of Zhuhai.
Also known as Airshow China, the air show, scheduled for Nov 12-17, has attracted 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.
The PLA air force announced on Tuesday that its J-35A fighters will debut at the upcoming air show.
The J-35A is a medium size stealth combat plane with multiple roles, and can conduct strikes against targets in air, on land and at sea.
As a new generation of stealth fighter in China, the J-35A features world-class technologies and has good stealth, information and intelligence capabilities.
Moreover, four J-20 stealth fighter jets flew in formation to carry out their first adaptive training in Zhuhai, with two of them landing at the static display area.
The pilots have choreographed new maneuvers for the approaching aerobatic flight, which is expected to put on stunning aerobatic performances for spectators.
During the air show, there will be about four hours of stunt performances every day.
In addition, Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 is also set to take part in the coming Zhuhai Airshow, indicating that it will be the first time in the world that three models of stealth combat jets appear in the same show.
J-35A, J-20 fighter jets complete first adaptive training in Zhuhai
J-35A, J-20 fighter jets complete first adaptive training in Zhuhai
J-35A, J-20 fighter jets complete first adaptive training in Zhuhai
A delegation of 40 students and teachers from seven Chinese mainland universities on Thursday wrapped up their nine-day visit to Taiwan. They set off for Taiwan on Nov. 27 and visited universities, historical sites, scenic spots, as well as sports, sci-tech and cultural venues on the island, widely engaging with locals throughout the tour.
The delegation made the tour at the invitation of the Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation.
"The young people from both sides of the Strait share the same root, and we are having a harmonious communication this time. We also welcome young people from Taiwan to visit the mainland for exchange," Cao Yibo, a student from Peking University, told reporters during the tour.
The delegation included table tennis Olympic champion Ma Long who studies at Beijing Sport University, and air rifle Olympic champion Yang Qian of Tsinghua University.
"In the future, I would like to visit Taiwan again. I did not expect that so many compatriots in Taiwan would come to welcome and us and pay so much attention to our exchange tour," Ma said.
Hsiao Hsu-tsen, executive director of the Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation, saw off the delegation at the airport on Thursday, and said the mainland students and teachers had received Taiwan residents' heartfelt welcome wherever they went.
"The farewell dinner party was held yesterday evening, when almost all students from the mainland shared their feelings. What moved me so much is that every one of them thanked people here, because the latter sincerely and warmly welcomed them wherever they went during the nine-day tour. They told me that when they go back, they will tell their relatives and friends that people in Taiwan are kind, hospitable and warm. I believe that is the most important purpose of the exchange across the Strait," he said.
Calling youth exchanges a foundation of cross-Strait relations in the future, Hsiao said the foundation will carry on and continue to promote such exchanges across the Strait.
This is the second delegation of mainland teachers and students visiting Taiwan at the invitation of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, following the visit by a first delegation in July last year.
Delegation of mainland university students, teachers wraps up Taiwan visit
