Chinese J-10 jets perform at the Dubai air show in 2017. Photo: AFP
Chinese fighter jets seen in skies over Beijing as preparations for National Day parade step up
- October 1 event is intended to be a showcase for military’s progress under Xi Jinping, with J-20 stealth fighters set to take pride of place
- Domestically developed weapons are main focus of event despite long-standing problems in building aircraft engines
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China’s military
Chinese J-10 jets perform at the Dubai air show in 2017. Photo: AFP