President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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New fighter jets will be used in ‘more regular’ patrols over South China Sea

But military expert says although J-20 stealth fighter has entered combat service, its status and readiness is still unclear

Topic |   China’s military
Kinling Lo
Kinling Lo

Updated: 10:32pm, 14 Feb, 2018

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President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets senior officers in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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