China’s domestically-developed fighter jets, the J-16 and J-20, thrilled spectators on Friday with high-octane aerobatic performances at the ongoing Changchun Air Show in northeast China’s Jilin Province.
Hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, the aviation open-day activities run from September 19 to 23, with the air show taking center stage.
The J-16 jets showcased their agility with a dynamic two-jet maneuver display. Roaring over the grandstand, the pair launched into tight horizontal spirals before climbing vertically and executing synchronized barrel rolls, highlighting both horizontal and vertical combat capabilities.
China’s premier stealth fighter, the J-20, delivered a precision formation flight. Four jets flew in tactical pairs, slicing through the narrow airspace between each other in a dramatic cross-pass maneuver that underscored their advanced coordination and control.
China’s fighter jets wow crowds at Changchun Air Show
China’s fighter jets wow crowds at Changchun Air Show
China Media Group (CMG) on Wednesday aired a grand New Year gala to welcome the arrival of 2026 with celebrations focused on the richness of Chinese culture, and blending traditional arts with contemporary creativity in a nationwide showcase of unity and joy.
Titled "Sail into 2026," the gala was staged in Lyuliang City, north China's Shanxi Province, and featured over 60 meticulously crafted performances. From vibrant song and dance routines to performances of traditional Chinese instrumental music, opera and martial arts, the gala embraced a wide variety of artistic styles, reflecting the depth of cultural heritage and the spirit of contemporary innovation.
The show vividly captured regional transformations across China, from the innovative dynamism of the Yangtze River Delta in east China to the cultural vitality of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in the northern part of the country. It also presented the energetic harmony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area city cluster in the south, as well as heartfelt New Year wishes from China's Taiwan region.
The gala also shone a spotlight on ordinary individuals who made a difference in 2025. It also featured fresh works from a new wave of public cultural creators. Through these stories and performances, the gala offered a panoramic celebration of people nationwide joyfully embracing the New Year, together painting a hopeful picture of peace, prosperity and unity.
The gala was broadcast live at 20:00 on December 31 across CMG platforms including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio frequencies, and new media outlets such as CCTV News.
CMG presents culture-rich New Year Gala to ring in 2026
