Breathtaking performances by China's aerobatic teams thrill thousands at Zhuhai Airshow

Breathtaking aerobatic performances by China's aerobatic teams captivated crowds on the first public day of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on Friday.

The first public day attracted about 115,000 visitors, both domestic and international, eager to witness the aviation displays. The aircraft of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team and Red Falcon Aerobatic Team once again took to the sky and showcased impressive flying maneuvers against the backdrop of the blue sky.

The six J-10C fighters of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team flipped and pranced in the air, trailing colored smokes in a graceful and agile manner, which required pilots' tacit cooperation and precise operation.

"We have to always maintain the formation and keep an eye on the lead aircraft. Pilots in two-seater aircraft will remind each other of status, altitude and speed to ensure the normal execution of the maneuvers of our six aircraft," said Zhang Chunlei, pilot of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team.

"I am very happy to come to the Zhuhai air show and watch a lot of aerobatic performances. My favorite is the performance of the Bayi Aerobatic Team. I think they have particularly tacit cooperation," said a visitor to the air show.

"When each of our domestically produced fighter jets roars over us, I feel really excited and very proud," said a visitor to the air show.

China's Red Falcon Aerobatic Team entered the playing ground by placing its aircraft in a flying geese formation.

Afterwards, the aircraft worked closely, changed into different formations, and showed off intricate maneuvers.

"We strive for perfection in every detail, so that we can present flawless maneuvers while ensuring safety," said Cheng Yijun, pilot of China's Red Falcon Aerobatic Team.

In addition to the wonderful flight performances, the exhibition area is also eye-catching because of the advanced fighters and drones on display.

"After visiting the drone exhibition area at the air show, I deeply feel that scientific and technological progress has brought tremendous changes to our work, especially in fields such as maritime law enforcement and emergency rescue. The use of new technologies will greatly improve efficiency," said Yang Shuaidong, a China Coast Guard officer.

"Through the visit and study, we can see the rapid development of China's aerospace industry. We must continue to improve our law enforcement capabilities and standards and make greater contributions to safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests and maritime security," said Chen Bo, another China Coast Guard officer.

The air show will run till Sunday.

Breathtaking performances by China's aerobatic teams thrill thousands at Zhuhai Airshow

Breathtaking performances by China's aerobatic teams thrill thousands at Zhuhai Airshow

The Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development (GPPAD) was officially launched on Wednesday at the ongoing 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum in Beijing, according to an announcement made at the event.

Jointly initiated by China, 53 other countries, and nine international organizations, the GPPAD marks a milestone in global poverty-reduction efforts, the announcement said.

While encouraging members to pursue poverty-reduction and development strategies suited to their own conditions, the GPPAD will promote exchanges of experience in poverty reduction and governance, and jointly explore pathways to eradicate poverty at its roots, according to the announcement.

The partnership welcomes the participation of governments, international organizations, the private sector, academia and media institutions, to foster a fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory and sustainable development environment together, the announcement added.

Speaking at the forum, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong said that China will support the GPPAD in strengthening policy dialogue, technical demonstrations and talent training, to help developing countries build stronger poverty-reduction capacity.

Scholars and government officials hailed the importance of this global effort in reducing poverty.

"Today, you have the opportunity of countries coming together to say, in a way we failed, but we don't have to. We can work together through partnership to address issues that collectively as a globe, we said we would do eight years ago, whatever it is, 10 years ago, but have not done so. So it's importance is this opportunity, this celebration of working together, we can really achieve things," said Robert Walker, Professor of the School of Social Development and Public Policy of Beijing Normal University, who is also an Emeritus Fellow at Green Templeton College at the University of Oxford.

"Within this platform, we will have access to more knowledge, partnerships, and economic and social cooperation, allowing us to learn from the experience of China and other countries, so that we can accelerate the pace and make the commitment. The problem of poverty is a global problem for humanity, so the strategies for reducing it must also be global strategies, concerted strategies, that allow, first, to end hunger, drastically reducing the level of poverty by 2030," said Salimo Ismael Vala, Minister of Planning and Development of Mozambique.

Global partnership launched in Beijing to fight poverty, promote development