China's domestically developed large engine AEF1200, along with other star products, made their debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, which opened in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai on Tuesday.
The AEF1200 stands out among the 67 products the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has brought to the exhibition, and nearly half of the products are making their debut. The powerful engine is designed to support future models of large transport aircraft.
"We can see here our major products for gas turbine engine (military and) civil aircraft, like the AEF1200 which we put in a prominent position. This is China's first model with large bypass ratio and high thrust," said Yang Lufeng, vice general manager of the AECC.
The AECC has also set up general aviation and low-altitude economy exhibition zones at the airshow, showcasing diverse products that accommodate emerging markets and new application scenarios.
"Here we have the AEP100 engine that supports general aviation and low-altitude economy, which we have full intellectual property rights. A dual-engine setup can support up to 10-ton transportation aircraft, while our small turbofan engine can be the power choice for high-altitude drones," Yang said.
The airshow will run till Nov. 17.
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China's steady economic growth is vital to global development and the path of China's development will help shape the future of the world, foreign experts said.
The official data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics showed that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew five percent year on year to reach 134.9084 trillion yuan in 2024, meeting the annual target of around five percent.
"The speed of growth in China is remarkable, innovative spirit, connecting countryside to the city side, high-levelly opening up, new quality productive forces. You've seen China focusing in technology, and where will the world be focusing in the next five to ten years? Technology will solve many problems," said Jack Perry, chairman of 48 Group Club.
"China reached an economic growth of 5 percent, which is impressive, especially compared with the European countries, because many of them hope to see the growth like this. For China, we are a reliable partner. We not only provide the world with products, but also advanced technologies and we are also expanding our market in China. The Chinese government has been encouraging bilateral trade, which is very important to Europe. I think, the path of China's development will help shape the future. We will make changes to the global economy, involve the Global South, and promote the prosperity of the humanity," said Bernd Einmeier, chairman of the German-Chinese Society for Economy, Education and Culture.
"It's been proven that when the Chinese economy is thriving, most African economies also thriving. We can look at the aspect of various economic and infrastructure developments that have taken place in the past," said Esther Banda, a Zambian economist.
"Africa will remain important to China, and I think South Africa must keep the channels between South Africa and China open because that (China) is an economy that will continue to grow very, very strongly. And it's very important for South Africa and for the world economy," said Dawid Roodt, a South African economist.
China's steady economic growth vital to global development: foreign experts
China's steady economic growth vital to global development: foreign experts
