Getting cheers from spectators at Changchun Air Show was like receiving review from the people, said a J-20 pilot, adding the spectators' response filled him with pride.
Held in northeast China's Jilin Province, the event runs from Friday to Tuesday, which comprehensively showcases the history and modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force through aerobatic performances, equipment exhibitions, and various interactive activities.
On the fourth day of the air show, J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter jets dazzled visitors with tactical maneuver flight performances.
Zhang Kai is a pilot from an aviation regiment of PLA Air Force who participated in the in-flight display. In an interview with China Central Television (CCTV) right after his performance, he said seeing the crowds getting so excited for the mid-air demonstration made him feel proud.
"I saw many spectators waving and cheering at me, I felt quite excited and proud. It seemed that people were reviewing their own air forces, which made me feel so proud," said Zhang.
As the two-time winner of the "Golden Helmet", the top award for Chinese Air Force fighter pilots, Zhang said his next goal is more than to win more individual honors, but to take his team to achieve greater success.
"Of course, it would be wonderful if I can receive this award again. But what's more important is to lead our team to achieve better results. We should continue cultivating the next generation, helping them to achieve greater success, earn higher honors, and make more contributions to the nation," Zhang said.
Spectators' cheers at Changchun Air Show make me feel so proud: J-20 pilot
Spectators' cheers at Changchun Air Show make me feel so proud: J-20 pilot
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
