China's cutting-edge airplanes proved a big draw at the ongoing 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Saturday, leaving spectators in awe with their breathtaking stunt flights.
The J-35A, China's new medium-sized stealth fighter jet which made its debut at the airshow, also known as Airshow China, together with another China's domestically-developed stealth fighter jet J-20 wowed spectators with thrilling aerobatic performances.
The J-20, also called the Mighty Dragon, is the country's fifth-generation medium and long-range fighter jet. It is a twinjet all-weather stealth aircraft developed for China's Air Force.
The Red Falcon Aerobatic Team also amazed visitors with their air stunts at the event.
The Red Falcon Aerobatic Team was formed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force in 2011. It consists of jet-powered Nanchang JL-8 trainers.
The event is the largest air show in the country. Held from Nov 12 to 17 in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, the event showcases an impressive lineup of military hardware while offering a glimpse into the latest achievements in the modernization of the Chinese military.
China's advanced fighter jets stun spectators at Zhuhai Airshow
China's advanced fighter jets stun spectators at Zhuhai Airshow
Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has said France and China can transcend their differences and jointly serve as messengers of peace for humanity.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Raffarin emphasized that both nations share a fundamental mission to protect the planet and promote global peace, despite different political systems, economic competition, and cultural divergences.
"Today, what is essential for the world is development. It is what China has done with a lot of energy by lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. While growth is a priority today, the foremost priority is peace. The Chinese people are a peaceful people. They have not waged war outside China. They have fought only when their homeland was under attack. They can be the bearers of peace," he said.
"We, the French, have overcome the shames and tragedies of World War II by turning an enemy, Germany, into one of our best friends today. So France and China can together be the messengers of peace. So whatever our political systems, whatever our economic rivalries, whatever our cultural divergences, we fundamentally share a message for the planet. This message is to protect the planet, for the peace of humanity. And peace for humanity is a common goal that France and China share," he said.
France, China can be messengers of peace: former French PM
