The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which was held in Zhuhai City of south China's Guangdong Province from Nov 12 to 17, has attracted global attention and massive visitors with its comprehensive display of latest military equipment and outstanding air demonstrations.
As China's largest arms show and one of the world's most important defense exhibitions, the biennial event, also known as Airshow China, has drawn 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions, including Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy this year.
The number of participating companies increased by more than 38 percent compared with the previous air show, among which the number of overseas exhibitors increased by 104 percent compared with the previous air show.
At the exhibition area of Guangdong military industry group, various classic and new missile weapon systems were staged, such as the multi-purpose supersonic cruise missile HD-1.
"This missile is the largest supersonic cruise missile in our exhibition area this time. Our missile is not only the largest, but also the most powerful missile in terms of comprehensive performance. As for its strength, the first is the solid ramjet engine we use. The solid ramjet engine is light in weight and small in size. The second is that our flight speed is also very fast, so this missile is both light and has strong penetration capability," said exhibitor Zhang Gengcheng.
In addition to long-range, ultra-speed missiles, an exquisite but powerful missile system, named JK-1, which has a caliber of only 40mm and a length of about 50cm, also attracted many visitors.
"This missile has two application modes. One is what we call the individual-soldier type. The range of our individual-soldier type is about two to three kilometers. We also have an attack type, which is hung on the launch slot and can hit about seven kilometers. The warhead of our missile is 290 grams, which is seven to eight times that of a grenade. A grenade weighs 40 to 50 grams, so the warhead uses 290 grams of explosives, which means its destructive capability is particularly strong, so we are call it 'small cannon'," said Zhang.
It rained all day on the last day of the airshow, however, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of visitors, especially among young military fans.
A child visitor, who was specifically brought to the exhibition by his parent to feel the might of the motherland and the advanced weapons, said that he mostly expects to see the aerial stunts by Russian Su-57 fighter jet, Russia's Warrior aerobatic team, and China's Bayi Aerobatic Team.
"I like new aircraft, and I would like to look for the J-35A fighter jet here," said another child visitor.
Visitors admire vast array of sophisticated military equipment at Zhuhai Airshow
Visitors admire vast array of sophisticated military equipment at Zhuhai Airshow
John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Tuesday welcomed the white paper "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" released by the State Council Information Office.
Lee said in a statement that he will fully support and implement the content and requirements of the white paper.
The white paper detailed how the fight for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong is an unrelenting one. Lee said that since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the manipulation of anti-China agitators in Hong Kong and hostile external forces had long stalled legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law of the HKSAR, creating destabilizing opportunities.
Today, while Hong Kong is making every effort to boost the economy, pursue development, undertake construction and improve people's livelihood, it must be remembered that national security risks still exist among us and can arise all of a sudden, he added.
The white paper stated that the central government has the fundamental responsibility for national security matters concerning Hong Kong. Lee expressed support and gratefulness for the central government's decisive act at a critical moment in Hong Kong, formulating the national security law in Hong Kong at the state level for the HKSAR's promulgation and implementation locally.
The national security law in Hong Kong ended the state of defenselessness regarding national security that had persisted for over two decades since Hong Kong's return, and ended the "black-clad violence" prevailing in Hong Kong at the time, Lee said, adding that the HKSAR government has been combating acts and activities endangering national security with full force and in accordance with the law, and as a result, order returned to the community.
The white paper illustrated the HKSAR's achievements in fulfilling its constitutional responsibility for safeguarding national security. Lee said that the national security law in Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance function as an integral whole to build a solid shield for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong, effectively protecting the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law and providing a solid foundation for Hong Kong's security and development.
The white paper stated that Hong Kong is progressing from disorder to stability and prosperity. Lee said that under the auspices of the national security law in Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, Hong Kong society is stable and prosperous, the normal lives and development of the people of Hong Kong are firmly guaranteed, and international rating agencies continue to give Hong Kong positive assessments.
The white paper laid down the practical requirements of creating high-standard security for the high-quality development of the "one country, two systems." Lee said that Hong Kong must work under the guidance of a holistic approach to national security, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, safeguarding of national security throughout the entire process of the implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle.
Lee said that security is the prerequisite for development, and development is the guarantee of security. The HKSAR government will steadfastly safeguard national security and promote economic development and is committed to advancing the high-quality development of the cause of "one country, two systems" under the auspices of high-level security, and to achieving high-level security through high-quality development.
HKSAR chief executive welcomes white paper on Hong Kong's efforts in safeguarding national security
