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Zhuhai air show

Zhuhai air show
The China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, is the largest in mainland China and has been held every 2 years since 1996 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.
The CH-7 has completed its maiden flight, although China’s state media says it will undergo further tests. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight

Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines.

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China's military weapons

China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost

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China's military weapons

Is this new tailless UAV China’s answer to next-generation drone warfare?

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China's military weapons

Fifth-gen fighters make cameo appearance as China unveils production facilities

State broadcaster shows the J-15T, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter that can be launched from a catapult.

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China’s J-35A stealth fighter jet took part in the Zhuhai airshow in November. New CCTV footage suggests a carrier-based version of the J-35 is in mass production, according to a military analyst. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

China gives glimpse of J-35A fighter model in sales bid at Paris Air Show

China has recently seen a rise in fighter aircraft sales in developing countries, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.

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China's military weapons

China aims JY-27V radar at stealthy targets, such as US fifth-gen fighters

The CETC radar works with VHF radio waves and can be truck-mounted and folded for rapid set-up and evacuation.

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China's military weapons

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

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If deployed, the Jiu Tian will contribute to the PLA’s swarming capabilities – in which a large group of networked drones are released to work together. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science

China eyes 300-satellite constellation for ultra-high-resolution surveillance

Chutian project aims to establish 300-satellite network offering continuous global coverage with a range of imaging types.

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China's military weapons

AI autonomy and endurance of China’s Rainbow-9 drone to change warfare: analyst

State media reveals attack drone requires a ground crew of five to manage flight oversight and handle payload systems.

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China’s military drills

Amid fighter fleet overhaul, China’s military cuts its pilot training by a year

By 2026 most PLA fighter pilots could have initial flight and transition training in 3 years: US military think tank.

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The PLA’s JL-10 trainer jet is helping cut training times for Chinese fighter pilots. Photo: Reuters
China's military weapons

How China, US are using different drone strategies in race for air superiority

World’s top two military powers remain focused on traditional warplanes, but China’s ‘innovative use’ of UAVs could be the difference, analysts say.

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Chinese UAVs on display at the Zhuhai air show in November. China is making drones a key element in asymmetric warfare. Photo: EPA-EFE
SCMP Highlights

Recap | A gallery of China’s military might unveiled at Zhuhai air show, including the new J-35A

China’s latest military aircraft, including the J-20 stealth fighter, the J-35A and more, took the stage at the 2024 Zhuhai air show.

SCMP Highlights

Recap | J-35 Gyrfalcon fighter, J-20 Mighty Dragon jet: 6 China military stories

Explore Beijing’s advanced weapons technology, including the J-35 Gyrfalcon and J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighters, in some of our latest China military stories.

China's military weapons

Popular Zhuhai air show draws big crowds, over US$38 billion in orders

Aviation fans get a chance to watch thrilling aerial displays and take a closer look at China’s latest weapons and aircraft.

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Visitors are seen near the Shenyang J-16 fighter jet at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province on Friday. Photo: AFP
Crime in China

South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai police say

The man accused of killing 35 people after a car rammed into crowds of people is still unable to be questioned.

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Authorities have moved floral tributes to the victims inside.Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Recap | J-35A stealth fighter, J-15D ‘Flying Shark’, White Emperor space jet: 5 Zhuhai Air Show stories

Explore some of our latest coverage plus a gallery of Chinese military aviation technology on display at the Zhuhai Air Show 2024.

China society

Video | Female Chinese military pilot wows air show fans

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China airliners

China’s C919 order backlog raises urgency for foreign-part acquisitions

Officials hope to eventually source hi-tech plane components domestically to drive industrial self-sufficiency, but for now overseas producers are essential.

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A C919 single-aisle jet is on display at the Zhuhai air show this week. The Chinese jet relies on LEAP engines from US-French joint-venture CFM International to get airborne. Photo: Frank Chen
China's military weapons

Chinese military hardware draws interest from the Middle East at air show

Countries have been balancing traditional security partnerships with the US with increasing ties with China.

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China airliners

With China’s C919 flying high, factory visits aim to replicate Boeing’s success

Taking a page out of rivals’ playbooks, China’s Comac wants to turn its Shanghai plane factory into a tourism hotspot.

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China's military weapons

Russia sells Su-57 fighter jet for first time at China’s Zhuhai air show

Moscow agrees to deliver the stealth warplanes to other countries for first time, while Russian security chief visits aviation event.

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A Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet flies during the Zhuhai air show on Thursday in southern China. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons

Pentagon in firing line for Chinese fighter jet image on US Veterans Day poster

Pentagon mistook PLA’s J-35 – which made its public debut at Zhuhai air show this week – for Lockheed Martin’s F-35.

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The Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Programme Office mistakenly featured China’s twin-engined J-35 fighter prominently on its poster for Veterans Day. Photo: X/
China's military weapons

Microwave weapons, counter-drone systems on display at China’s military air show

The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | J-35A stealth jet stars at Zhuhai air show, Trump praises Prabowo and more videos

Lahore’s severe air quality crisis and a heroic Chinese woman saving a child from a wild boar attack all feature in some of our latest videos.

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China’s navy

China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service

The country’s second fifth-generation fighter will be teamed up with the J-15, aviation sources confirm.

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The J-35A stealth fighter jet is headed for duty on China’s aircraft carriers. Photo: Xinhua
China airliners

US, European plane-part giants aspire to power China’s widebody C929 ambitions

China is on a path toward self-sufficiency, but advanced plane parts from overseas remain essential to its aviation dreams.

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A prototype of China’s planned C929 passenger jet is seen here displayed in Shanghai earlier this year. Photo: Getty Images
Aviation

China flexes aviation upgrades at Zhuhai air show

Drones are relative newcomers in military hardware, and China could have an edge as the world’s dominant producer.

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Zhuhai car attack, Trump taps billionaires for China diplomacy and more top stories

These are some of our most-read stories over the past 24 hours. Find out what people have been reading.

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