China's J-16 fighter jet, a versatile powerhouse, delivers unmatched combat strength with its robust propulsion system and ability to carry a vast array of weapons, according to its designers.
The fighter jet made waves at the grand military parade on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
J-16 fighters appeared in the early warning command aircraft formation, special mission aircraft formation and the aerial refueling aircraft formation.
As the mainstay fighter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, the J-16 series aircraft is truly in its prime.
"The J-16 fighter jet boasts exceptional maneuverability alongside formidable weapon-carrying capacity. Its platform can integrate a wide array of the Air Force's air-to-air weapons and its radar has upgraded to active phased array radar, which significantly enhances both its detection range and simultaneous target tracking capabilities. It also possesses strong integrated capabilities for multi-source situational awareness. Furthermore, it can form integrated combat systems with other equipment," said Wang Chenguang, a staffer of Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Due to its strong weapon-carrying capacity, the J-16 fighter is also dubbed as the "bomb truck."
To enhance the J-16's overall combat performance, researchers implemented numerous innovations during the design and development process.
"The large number of weapons means their permutations and combinations grow exponentially. Through this rapid optimization design approach, our J-16 aircraft can adapt to more than 100 configurations while maintaining stable flight and combat readiness," said Wang.
China's J-16 fighter boasts robust combat capabilities: insider
China's J-16 fighter boasts robust combat capabilities: insider
China's ambitious "fitness for all" nationwide public health campaign and its determined drive to become a leading sporting nation are unlocking vast opportunities for sportswear businesses in the country's massive consumer market, said Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden.
Speaking in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) in Shanghai, Gulden said the German sportswear giant's localized approach to the Chinese market is a direct response to competition from stronger-than-ever local brands.
Under its "In China, For China" strategy, the company has delegated full product and creative control to its China team, which now designs and develops roughly half of Adidas products locally to match regional fashion trends and consumer preferences, with a shorter supply chain made possible by producing on the ground.
"Competition forces you to be better. And I'm sure that the reason why we have chosen to do 'In China, For China' model is because of competition. The old days when Adidas and all the brands were just exporting, I would say, concepts into China that were the same as in Europe and in America is over. That's why we have designers and creatives that work in China on a supply chain that is shorter because you can produce here. And that is of course to compete also against the local brands by making sure that we are better," he said.
Noting the evolution of sportswear from functional attire to everyday fashion, Gulden welcomed China's policies encouraging people to get active, saying they are bringing more consumers into the sportswear industry.
"Most sports products today are not being used for sports. They're being used as a comfort shoe or as a lifestyle item, and it's part of our life. It's very, very good that China is pushing sports more. The more people that do sports, the more importance sports get both from selling products, but also to widen the audience for sports culture products," Gulden said.
China's "fitness for all" strategy aims to get around 40 percent of the population exercising regularly by the end of the decade, backed by thousands of new and upgraded community sports facilities, expanded venue space and "15-minute fitness circles" designed to put public exercise areas within a short walk of every urban and rural resident.
China's push to become leading sports nation benefits sportswear businesses: Adidas CEO
