Dazzling drone performances lit up the night skies over cities in southwest China's Sichuan Province and east China's Shandong Province, adding festive air to the official nine-day Spring Festival holiday ending on Monday.
In Yibin City of Sichuan Province, as night fell, a total of 5,000 drones took off together, turning the sky into a glowing canvas. This year's performances blend tradition with cutting-edge technology.
During the holiday season, drone light shows are also staged in Jinan City of Shandong Province. Ten thousand drones took off and transform into various formations in 20 minutes, drawing continuous praise from visitors.
The Spring Festival in the start of the Chinese New Year, China's most important holiday marked by family reunions, festive foods and New Year wishes, fell on Feb. 17 this year.
Drone light shows illuminate Chinese city skies during holiday
Drone light shows illuminate Chinese city skies during holiday
Drone light shows illuminate Chinese city skies during holiday
China's commissioning of "five essentials for aircraft carriers" marks a a significant achievement of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s accelerated transformation and development, said Jiang Bin, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, at a press conference in Beijing on Saturday.
The "five essentials" refer to stealth carrier-based fighters, multirole catapult-assisted carrier-based fighters, fixed-wing carrier-based early warning aircraft, fixed-wing electronic warfare aircraft, and anti-submarine helicopters.
"The package, or what media have dubbed the 'five essentials for aircraft carriers,' is a vital link in forming the systematic combat capability of aircraft carrier formations and a significant achievement in the PLA Navy’s accelerated transformation and development. Building a strong PLA Navy embodies the Chinese nation's long-cherished aspiration of striving to be a strong naval power and serves as an important guarantee for realizing national rejuvenation. In the new era, under the firm leadership of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission and President Xi, the modernization of the PLA Navy has become increasingly solid and powerful. From the air to the sea, from coastal waters to the open ocean, the types and functions of various weapons platforms have been continuously improved, achieving leapfrog development and innovative breakthroughs, providing stronger guarantees for safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests," he said.
Spokesman confirms commissioning of 'five essentials' for carriers
