https://www.scmp.com/rss/43423/feed 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. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Alcott Wei Alcott Wei The People’s Liberation Army has released fresh details of its tests of AI-enabled drone swarm warfare, saying a single soldier can control a swarm of more than 200 drones. In a defence news programme aired on Tuesday, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released details of a drone swarm test conducted by the PLA-affiliated National University of Defence Technology. Drone swarm warfare relies on artificial intelligence and data links to launch hundreds of drones in a short time. These drones could... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340972/1-soldier-200-drones-china-showcases-rapid-launch-and-agility-swarm-warfare-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340972/1-soldier-200-drones-china-showcases-rapid-launch-and-agility-swarm-warfare-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Alcott Wei Alcott Wei China’s latest long-endurance stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the CH-7, has completed its maiden flight, further expanding Beijing’s rapidly growing arsenal of autonomous weapons. State broadcaster CCTV said on Monday that China’s new high-altitude, high-speed, long-endurance CH-7 had recently completed its first flight. The drone offered long endurance, stealth and high cruising speed, meeting the needs of ground observation, data support and communication under complex conditions, the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336520/chinas-latest-stealth-endurance-drone-ch-7-completes-maiden-flight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336520/chinas-latest-stealth-endurance-drone-ch-7-completes-maiden-flight?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:10 +0000 Yuanyue Dang Yuanyue Dang China’s massive aerial drone carrier the Jiu Tian has completed its first flight, adding to the potential swarming capacities of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The Jiu Tian, which is itself a large drone, took to the air for the first time in the northwestern province of Shaanxi, state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday. The report did not mention when this took place. Designed by the First Aircraft Institute of the state-owned aerospace giant Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC),... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336098/first-flight-chinas-giant-drone-carrier-jiu-tian-signals-pla-swarm-capacity-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336098/first-flight-chinas-giant-drone-carrier-jiu-tian-signals-pla-swarm-capacity-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:20:05 +0000 Enoch Wong Enoch Wong A new video circulating online shows what appears to be a Chinese tailless drone flying in formation with a turboprop, offering a rare glimpse at the country’s progress in developing collaborative combat aircraft. The footage, first circulated at the weekend on China’s social media platform Weibo, reveals the tailless aircraft with a distinctive diamond-shaped delta wing configuration. Accompanying the drone is a Y-8 or Y-9 turboprop-powered transport aircraft, with another similar aircraft... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3319177/video-new-uav-hints-sleek-future-chinas-loyal-wingman-military-drones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3319177/video-new-uav-hints-sleek-future-chinas-loyal-wingman-military-drones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Hayley Wong Hayley Wong For the first time, China has unveiled the production facilities of its fifth-generation fighters, hinting at the aircrafts’ readiness for carrier-based catapult launchers. At least two J-35 fighter jets were spotted in a hangar of its developer, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, during an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV on Tuesday. The stealth aircraft – covered in green paint – were in the background as the TV anchor introduced the J-15T, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter that can... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3317744/fifth-generation-fighters-make-cameo-appearance-china-unveils-production-facilities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3317744/fifth-generation-fighters-make-cameo-appearance-china-unveils-production-facilities?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:48 +0000 Seong Hyeon Choi Seong Hyeon Choi China has displayed a scale model of its latest fifth-generation fighter jet overseas for the first time as part of its advanced military aircraft line-up at a major air show in Europe this week. China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) displayed a miniature version of the J-35A – the land-based variant of China’s latest fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35 – at the 55th Paris Air Show, the largest and one of the oldest events of its kind in the world. After more than... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314731/china-displays-fifth-gen-j-35a-fighter-model-paris-air-show-bid-foreign-sales?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314731/china-displays-fifth-gen-j-35a-fighter-model-paris-air-show-bid-foreign-sales?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:05 +0000 Liu Zhen Liu Zhen China has unveiled a metre-wave radar that can detect American fifth-generation stealth fighters, such as the F-22 and F-35, according to state media. The JY-27V radar, which is mounted on a military truck for mobility, works with very high frequency (VHF) radio waves. It can capture and locate “extremely stealthy targets” and guide an air-defence system for a precision strike, according to its developer, state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC). It unveiled the JY-27V... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3311054/china-aims-new-jy-27v-radar-stealthy-targets-such-americas-fifth-gen-fighters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3311054/china-aims-new-jy-27v-radar-stealthy-targets-such-americas-fifth-gen-fighters?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 May 2025 10:02:07 +0000 Hayley Wong Hayley Wong China’s “drone carrier” Jiu Tian will take off for its first mission by the end of June, laying the groundwork for expanding the Chinese air force’s operational reach in unmanned aerial combat. Chinese media reports at the weekend commented on the coming launch, and state broadcaster CCTV confirmed the mission on Monday. The first mission flight will mark the beginning of a series of tests before the “drone mother ship” UAV is deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Jiu Tian – or “high... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3310879/china-extend-combat-range-uavs-jiu-tian-drone-carrier-prepares-first-mission?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3310879/china-extend-combat-range-uavs-jiu-tian-drone-carrier-prepares-first-mission?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 May 2025 06:08:56 +0000 Ling Xin Ling Xin China has completed key technology checks for an experimental satellite in very low Earth orbit (VLEO), marking an initial step towards building a 300-satellite constellation for high-resolution remote sensing and communications, according to local media. Chutian-001, which was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre a year ago, showed core capabilities – including satellite system performance, high-resolution smart imaging and space environment monitoring – Hubei Daily reported. The... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3310148/chinas-bullet-shape-satellite-test-paves-way-very-low-orbit-surveillance-network?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3310148/chinas-bullet-shape-satellite-test-paves-way-very-low-orbit-surveillance-network?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 May 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Enoch Wong Enoch Wong AI improvements have slashed mission response times for China’s latest attack drone and are enabling it to work seamlessly with stealth fighters. That was the assessment of former PLA instructor Song Zhongping after state broadcaster CCTV aired footage earlier this month of the Caihong-9 (Rainbow-9) – China’s latest medium-to-high altitude, long-endurance drone – during a public flight trial at an airfield in northern Shaanxi. The televised segment, which was part of a broader programme on... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3304542/ai-autonomy-and-endurance-chinas-rainbow-9-drone-expected-change-unmanned-warfare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3304542/ai-autonomy-and-endurance-chinas-rainbow-9-drone-expected-change-unmanned-warfare?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:27:16 +0000 China’s military has trimmed at least a year off its fighter pilot training programmes, with one US source predicting that the PLA will have “completely modernised” its pilot instruction system by the early 2030s. The reduction in the pilot programme from at least four years to three comes as the People’s Liberation Army steps up combat readiness and overhauls its fighter fleet, adding more stealth J-20s and commissioning the J-35A, an upgraded version of the fifth-generation multirole... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3289376/china-cuts-fighter-pilot-training-1-year-track-full-overhaul-early-2030s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3289376/china-cuts-fighter-pilot-training-1-year-track-full-overhaul-early-2030s?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:00:13 +0000 When Russia invaded Ukraine nearly three years ago, a new theatre of modern warfare emerged where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) took on vital roles in surveillance and attacks, signalling a shift in the future of air dominance. While both China and the United States, the world’s two largest military powers, continue to prioritise traditional warplanes in the race for air superiority, both countries have also doubled down on UAVs. However, the strategic approaches of the two rivals are... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3289177/how-china-and-us-are-using-different-drone-strategies-seize-air-superiority?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3289177/how-china-and-us-are-using-different-drone-strategies-seize-air-superiority?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:59:08 +0000 Discover some of the cutting-edge military aviation technology unveiled at 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, where the J-35A fifth-generation fighter made its debut with jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics. Highlights included aerial displays, advanced drone technology and models of advanced combat missiles, at the show which opened a day after the People’s Liberation Army Air Force marked its 75th anniversary. These photos were first published as an SCMP gallery... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3288911/gallery-chinas-military-might-unveiled-zhuhai-air-show-including-its-new-j-35a-fighter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3288911/gallery-chinas-military-might-unveiled-zhuhai-air-show-including-its-new-j-35a-fighter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:20:08 +0000 1. China’s J-35 Gyrfalcon is PLA stealth powerhouse to rival US F-35 in Taiwan Strait China’s new stealth fighter jet, the J-35 Gyrfalcon, is set to become the country’s second carrier-based fighter, bolstering its power on the high seas. This advanced aircraft boasts stealth capabilities, advanced manoeuvrability and a versatile payload, making it a formidable addition to China’s military arsenal. 2. Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter jet can go up against US F-22 in East China Sea skies The... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287379/j-35-gyrfalcon-fighter-j-20-mighty-dragon-jet-df-41-icbm-6-stories-chinas-military-might?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287379/j-35-gyrfalcon-fighter-j-20-mighty-dragon-jet-df-41-icbm-6-stories-chinas-military-might?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:34:05 +0000 China’s biggest air show opened to the public from Friday, drawing large crowds keen to see some of the country’s most advanced weapons and aircraft up close. Long queues snaked outside the entrance to the venue in the southern city of Zhuhai on Friday, with visitors waiting for over an hour to enter, according to videos and posts on social media. According to state broadcaster CCTV on Sunday, this year’s show attracted nearly 600,000 visitors in all and more than 280 billion yuan (US$38.7... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286814/popular-zhuhai-air-show-draws-big-crowds-over-us38-billion-orders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286814/popular-zhuhai-air-show-draws-big-crowds-over-us38-billion-orders?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:30:09 +0000 The man suspected of being responsible for a car attack that killed 35 people in southern China is still in a coma and cannot be questioned, the local authorities have said. The suspect, a 62-year-old man surnamed Fan, remains in a stable condition in hospital after trying to cut his throat following Monday’s attack in Zhuhai, the city’s government told the Post. The police have now arrested Fan, triggering a formal judicial process, state news agency Xinhua reported. It took five days between... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3286910/south-china-car-attack-suspect-still-coma-zhuhai-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3286910/south-china-car-attack-suspect-still-coma-zhuhai-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:00:20 +0000 1. J-35A stealth fighter debuts at China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2024 as J-20 jets, helicopters dazzle crowds Cutting-edge Chinese military aviation technology was showcased at the Zhuhai Air Show which saw more than 1,000 international companies attending. The new J-35A performed impressive aerial displays at what is China’s biggest air show. 2. China’s J-15D ‘Flying Shark’ warplane, the world’s most potent naval aircraft, to debut at Zhuhai Air Show The J-15D, touted as the world’s most potent... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286859/j-35a-stealth-fighter-j-15d-flying-shark-white-emperor-space-fighter-combat-drones-5-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286859/j-35a-stealth-fighter-j-15d-flying-shark-white-emperor-space-fighter-combat-drones-5-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:33:43 +0000 China’s chief civilian aircraft maker may need to find more foreign suppliers to accelerate production of its C919 narrowbody passenger planes as it aims to fill hundreds of orders amid upheavals in the global supply chain, as to satisfy the different configuration needs among buyers, according to analysts and a company source. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), which has delivered a total of 12 C919 aircraft since late 2022, is working against the clock to elevate the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286779/chinas-c919-order-backlog-raises-urgency-foreign-part-acquisitions-new-suppliers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286779/chinas-c919-order-backlog-raises-urgency-foreign-part-acquisitions-new-suppliers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:00:15 +0000 Chinese military hardware is getting plenty of attention at the country’s biggest air show this week, particularly from Middle Eastern buyers seeking to replace and add to their US-made weapons. The biennial air show, which has been under way in the southern city of Zhuhai since Tuesday, has also provided a rare international stage for Russia to showcase its defence capabilities and products, including its most advanced stealth fighter. The event runs until Sunday and has drawn visitors from the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286762/chinese-military-hardware-draws-interest-middle-east-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286762/chinese-military-hardware-draws-interest-middle-east-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000 China’s flagship civilian aircraft maker, which is now competing with Airbus and Boeing in the home market, is weighing plans to turn its C919 factory compound into an industrial tourism hotspot and base of patriotism education, according to a company source. The state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) will let tourists visit portions of its 2.67 million-square-metre (28.74 million-square-foot) factory site near Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the source told the Post... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286589/chinas-c919-flying-high-factory-visits-aim-replicate-boeings-branding-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286589/chinas-c919-flying-high-factory-visits-aim-replicate-boeings-branding-success?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:13 +0000 Russia has agreed to sell its Su-57 fighter jet to foreign customers, marking a first for the fifth-generation fighter jet, Russian media reported as Moscow’s top security official stopped by the Zhuhai air show in southern China this week. Russian news agency Tass said on Wednesday that state arms seller Rosoboronexport signed its first contracts to deliver the export version of the Su-57 fighter jet to overseas customers at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province this week, citing the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286605/chinas-zhuhai-air-show-russia-signs-deals-export-su-57-fighter-jet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286605/chinas-zhuhai-air-show-russia-signs-deals-export-su-57-fighter-jet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:18 +0000 The Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Programme Office has come under fire after apparently featuring a Chinese fighter jet on its Veterans Day poster to honour America’s former servicemen and women. In the now-deleted Instagram and X posts, the image showed a twin-engined fighter that resembled China’s J-35 beneath a banner featuring the American flag. The post, meant to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, read: “Today, and every day, we thank all Veterans and those currently serving for their service... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286571/pentagon-firing-line-using-image-chinese-fighter-jet-mark-us-veterans-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286571/pentagon-firing-line-using-image-chinese-fighter-jet-mark-us-veterans-day?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:16:36 +0000 Advanced drone combat swarms and the systems to counter them – deemed crucial in a possible war scenario over Taiwan – are among the new weapons on display at China’s giant air show in Zhuhai. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation debuted its FK-4000 mobile air defence weapons system which uses high-power microwaves (HPM) to intercept the smallest, lightest drones down to micro unmanned aerial aircraft. The FK-4000 features an antenna array that is about 8 metres (26ft) wide and... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286520/swarming-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-dazzle-chinas-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286520/swarming-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-dazzle-chinas-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:01:39 +0000 1. J-35A stealth fighter debuts at China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2024 as J-20 jets, helicopters dazzle crowds Cutting-edge Chinese military aviation technology was showcased at the Zhuhai Air Show which saw more than 1,000 international companies attending. The new J-35A performed impressive aerial displays at what is China’s biggest air show. 2. Donald Trump praises Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in congratulatory call, promises future meeting The US president-elect and the Indonesian... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286488/j-35a-stealth-fighter-stars-zhuhai-air-show-trump-praises-prabowo-lahore-pollution-crisis-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286488/j-35a-stealth-fighter-stars-zhuhai-air-show-trump-praises-prabowo-lahore-pollution-crisis-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:23:48 +0000 Chinese sources have confirmed that the country’s most advanced stealth fighter will be deployed on aircraft carriers, teaming up with another shipborne jet to promote joint operations. Sun Cong, a senior aviation engineer with state-run aerospace giant Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), told Chinese news outlet The Paper that “both the J-15 and J-35 aircraft will be deployed on aircraft carriers”. The J-35 is China’s latest fifth-generation fighter while the J-15 – of which Sun is... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286429/chinas-j-35-stealth-fighter-be-suited-aircraft-carrier-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286429/chinas-j-35-stealth-fighter-be-suited-aircraft-carrier-service?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:00:17 +0000 US jet-engine maker GE Aerospace and European landing-gear producer Liebherr say they intend to help the chief Chinese civilian-aircraft developer build its biggest jet yet, after decades of supplying components for smaller planes. And their anticipated bids reflect how China could continue to rely on foreign partners amid its ramped-up push for industrial and technological self-sufficiency against the backdrop of persistent tensions with the West. Liebherr will meet with the Commercial Aircraft... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286438/chinas-widebody-c929-ambitions-could-be-lifted-us-european-plane-part-giants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286438/chinas-widebody-c929-ambitions-could-be-lifted-us-european-plane-part-giants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:30:13 +0000 China’s largest air show started one day after the 75th anniversary of the formation of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and put on display a number of high-profile civil and military aircraft that underscore the country’s increasingly advanced aviation capabilities. The China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, held every two years, started on Tuesday and runs through Sunday in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Following are some of the highlights: This is the first iteration of... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3286366/china-flexes-aviation-upgrades-air-show-snags-civilian-aircraft-orders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3286366/china-flexes-aviation-upgrades-air-show-snags-civilian-aircraft-orders?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:21 +0000 1. Car attack leaves 35 dead, 43 injured as driver ploughs into crowd outside stadium in China The 62-year-old suspect is in hospital after mowing down people exercising outside a stadium in Zhuhai, southern China, in an SUV. Reports suggest the motive was linked to personal grievances connected to a divorce dispute. 2. Trump China strategy to see Elon Musk, billionaires lead backchannel diplomacy with Beijing President-elect Donald Trump is expected to leverage rich US business leaders for... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286322/zhuhai-car-attack-tragedy-sees-35-die-trump-taps-billionaires-china-diplomacy-toraji-threatens-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286322/zhuhai-car-attack-tragedy-sees-35-die-trump-taps-billionaires-china-diplomacy-toraji-threatens-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:16:00 +0000 The state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has signed a framework agreement at a major air show to sell its first C929, a widebody jet aeroplane akin to the Airbus 350 or Boeing 787. An eventual delivery – the plane is still being developed – to flagship carrier Air China would put Comac’s third type of civilian jet into the air. Meanwhile, Comac has formally rebranded its ARJ21 small plane as the C909 – bringing its designation in line with the planemaker’s naming... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286260/chinas-4-commercial-jets-unboxed-rebranded-c909-futuristic-c939?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286260/chinas-4-commercial-jets-unboxed-rebranded-c909-futuristic-c939?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:17 +0000 China’s largest aircraft manufacturer had a banner day at the opening of the country’s pre-eminent air show, as flag carrier Air China signed a preliminary agreement to buy the company’s yet-unseen widebody jet and a slew of orders came in for the narrowbody models already flying commercial routes. The deal, finalised on Tuesday at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, marked a milestone in Beijing’s quest to break into an industry dominated by two Western... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286255/chinas-widebody-c929-jet-lands-first-buyer-top-flight-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286255/chinas-widebody-c929-jet-lands-first-buyer-top-flight-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:02 +0000 China’s latest stealth aircraft debuted at the country’s biggest air show on Tuesday, taking part in a five-minute aerial display in front of a crowd of military leaders, international buyers and overseas representatives. The performance on the first day of the Zhuhai air show – also known as the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition – showcased the J-35A’s manoeuvrability, with the multi-role fighter making a series of steep dives and climbs. China’s flagship stealth fighter,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286252/zhuhai-air-show-gives-first-close-look-chinas-latest-stealth-fighter-j-35a?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286252/zhuhai-air-show-gives-first-close-look-chinas-latest-stealth-fighter-j-35a?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:46:42 +0000 A model showing what a next-generation fighter might look like will go on show at China’s biggest air show this week as the country looks to gain an edge in the race to develop futuristic warplanes. The Baidi, or White Emperor, is a project from the state-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate AVIC to develop what state media has described as an “integrated space-air fighter”. The design concept includes the ability to fly at supersonic speeds and break through the Earth’s atmosphere to... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286103/chinas-zhuhai-air-show-feature-vision-next-generation-warplanes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3286103/chinas-zhuhai-air-show-feature-vision-next-generation-warplanes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:37:21 +0000 Aviation enthusiasts are gearing up for China’s biggest air show which begins on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, in Guangdong province. The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition – a biennial event also known as Airshow China – will give visitors a glimpse of the country’s expanding aviation industry and military advances. This year’s show opens a day after the People’s Liberation Army Air Force marks its 75th anniversary. It will also be the first time the air show... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285829/fighter-jets-attack-drones-chinas-biggest-air-show-about-open-zhuhai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285829/fighter-jets-attack-drones-chinas-biggest-air-show-about-open-zhuhai?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:00:17 +0000 William Zheng William Zheng China has unveiled a large drone ship known as the “Killer Whale” ahead of the country’s largest air show. The ship will go on display at the Zhuhai air show, which opens on Tuesday, alongside a collection of aerial drones. The trimaran, which was built by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has a displacement of 500 tonnes and is capable of “operating on open sea for a long time”, according to the city’s official news portal. It said the “Killer Whale” has a dual diesel and electric... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285955/china-unveils-killer-whale-stealth-drone-ship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285955/china-unveils-killer-whale-stealth-drone-ship?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:01:06 +0000 An advanced Chinese carrier-based warplane is set to make its maiden appearance at the country’s largest airshow. The fourth-generation J-15D is equipped with technology designed to counter radar and missile systems and has been described by one military news portal as the world’s “most potent carrier-based electronic attack aircraft”. “Compared with the traditional J-15, the main improvement of the J-15D lies in the upgraded avionics and weapon systems, and optimised airframe structure. So it... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285911/chinas-most-potent-naval-warplane-set-appear-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285911/chinas-most-potent-naval-warplane-set-appear-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:08:39 +0000 Raymond Ma,Jacques van Wersch Raymond Ma,Jacques van Wersch The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress revealed long-awaited details from its latest legislative session at a press conference on Friday, limiting the scope of its announcement to a plan to ease the hidden debt load on local governments. The outcome is likely to disappoint investors, who have been hoping that the lawmakers would announce special debt to more directly stimulate consumption and hence meet the government’s 2024 economic growth goal. Hang Seng Index futures fell by... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3285698/chinas-lawmakers-focus-local-debt-xi-heads-peru-apec-summit-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3285698/chinas-lawmakers-focus-local-debt-xi-heads-peru-apec-summit-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:31:54 +0000 Chinese navy warplanes will make their first appearance at the country’s largest air show next week, an event that will also be the first to feature three stealth fighters – two from the host country along with one from Russia. A J-15T, a variant of the country’s first carrier-based fighter J-15, landed in Zhuhai on Wednesday, making it the first time a PLA Navy jet goes on display at the event in the southern province of Guangdong, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The J-15 is a... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285421/chinese-navy-show-its-warplanes-first-time-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285421/chinese-navy-show-its-warplanes-first-time-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:41:53 +0000 China’s Zhuhai air show will this year highlight a range of counter-drone systems and some of the country’s most cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles performing in a new demonstration area. The biannual air show, the country’s biggest, is a much-watched event that features displays of China’s civilian and military aircraft for international buyers. The event is co-hosted by the Guangdong provincial government and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and is organised by the Zhuhai... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3279952/china-says-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-will-dominate-biggest-zhuhai-air-show-yet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3279952/china-says-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-will-dominate-biggest-zhuhai-air-show-yet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:00:15 +0000 The designer of China’s first home-grown narrow-body passenger jet anticipates reaching an annual manufacturing capacity of 150 aircraft within five years, and it is also accelerating the development of the widebody CR929. The C919 was certified to fly by the Civil Aviation Administration of China in September after 14 years in development, with the first aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December. The Shanghai-based airline ordered four of the aircraft in May at a cost of US$99... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3206760/chinas-c919-jet-maker-says-annual-production-will-reach-150-5-years-total-orders-top-1200?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3206760/chinas-c919-jet-maker-says-annual-production-will-reach-150-5-years-total-orders-top-1200?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:00:41 +0000 China’s first home-grown passenger jet is expected to be delivered by the end this year before being put into commercial operation “as soon as possible” in the first half of 2023, according to China Eastern Airlines, despite a slow recovery in the coronavirus-hit domestic aviation market. The narrow-body C919 single-aisle passenger jet, which has been designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, received a “type certificate” issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3200544/chinas-c919-passenger-jet-start-commercial-operation-soon-possible-first-half-2023?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3200544/chinas-c919-passenger-jet-start-commercial-operation-soon-possible-first-half-2023?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:30:10 +0000 There is growing concern over the unpredictability of a Chinese supply chain that’s been hobbled by strict coronavirus-control measures, according to Rolls-Royce. Nonetheless, the British aerospace firm is pressing on with its investments in the critical aviation market. Earlier in the pandemic, from 2020-21, the aircraft-engine maker saw relatively few disruptions in its supply chain in China, due to its management of coronavirus outbreaks, said Julian MacCormac, the country manager for... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3199691/rolls-royce-flags-china-supply-chain-concerns-while-taking-long-term-approach-investments-there?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3199691/rolls-royce-flags-china-supply-chain-concerns-while-taking-long-term-approach-investments-there?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:11 +0000 This year’s Zhuhai air show – China’s largest aviation event and aerospace trade expo – also offered a rare glimpse into its latest unmanned maritime vehicles. Albeit less eye-catching than unmanned aerial vehicles, like the newly revealed Wing Loong 3, these maritime systems can also perform reconnaissance and surveillance duties, as well as precision strikes, and therefore play a significant military role. The Wing Loong 3 UAV, which debuted on Tuesday at the 14th China International Aviation... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199399/china-showcases-never-seen-range-unmanned-maritime-vehicles-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199399/china-showcases-never-seen-range-unmanned-maritime-vehicles-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:00:17 +0000 US aerospace giant Boeing says it is committed to supporting air transport in China over the next half-century, even as its business in the critical aviation market remains impeded by geopolitical entanglements between the superpowers. Boeing has not been able to significantly expand its business in China since its trade war with the US began in 2018. And the aerospace firm’s biggest offering of planes to China – the 737 MAX line – has been grounded there for more than three years, following two... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3199150/boeing-commits-china-long-haul-no-word-when-737-max-will-safely-return-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3199150/boeing-commits-china-long-haul-no-word-when-737-max-will-safely-return-service?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:00:12 +0000 China has unveiled its latest military drone model – Wing Loong-3, the first model in the family to reach intercontinental range while equipped for aerial self-defence – at a major air show. The Wing Loong-3 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), which also features a stronger strike capability, made its debut at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Tuesday. The event, known as Airshow China, will run until Sunday. The latest version in the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199039/china-unveils-wing-loong-3-intercontinental-military-drone-self-defence-mechanism-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199039/china-unveils-wing-loong-3-intercontinental-military-drone-self-defence-mechanism-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:19 +0000 China’s determination to adapt to unmanned warfare is on show this week at its major weapons exhibition, with the unveiling of an all-round anti-drone system. Developer China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (Casic), the country’s main missile maker, said the anti-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system was inspired by recent global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, where various drone types have been widely used. China’s anti-drone defences to take centre stage at Zhuhai air... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199002/china-unveils-anti-drone-hard-and-soft-kill-system-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3199002/china-unveils-anti-drone-hard-and-soft-kill-system-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:28:12 +0000 The first human test flight in China on a jet-propelled skateboard will take place next year, according to a Beijing-based defence contractor developing the technology. The small vertical take-off device, powered by four micro-turbojet engines, can lift a person or cargo weighing over 100kg (220lbs) up to 3,000 metres (9,800 feet) high. Once in the air, the passenger can stand and hover for 10 minutes or charge in any direction at a speed of up to 150km/h (93mph). With the help of a smart flight... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3198991/china-plans-its-first-human-flight-jet-powered-skateboard-able-climb-3000-metres-high?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3198991/china-plans-its-first-human-flight-jet-powered-skateboard-able-climb-3000-metres-high?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:23:34 +0000 Chinese passenger jet manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has secured orders from seven leasing firms for 300 of its narrow-body C919 planes, a little over a month after it was certified to fly. The state-owned company made the announcement at China’s biggest air show in Zhuhai on Tuesday, adding it had also received orders for 30 ARJ21, a short haul 90-seater passenger jet. The C919, which was designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, received a “type... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3198903/chinas-c919-orders-fly-home-grown-passenger-jet-countrys-biggest-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3198903/chinas-c919-orders-fly-home-grown-passenger-jet-countrys-biggest-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:15:10 +0000 Fighter aircraft, missiles and space exploration displays were among the exhibits showcased in China’s biggest air show that wrapped up on Sunday. The China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in the southern city of Zhuhai attracted 120,000 visitors over three days of public exhibition. The biennial event was postponed last year because of the pandemic. Among the new technology on display was a space refuelling vehicle that could extend the lifespan of satellites that would... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3151053/space-age-exhibits-among-main-attractions-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3151053/space-age-exhibits-among-main-attractions-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:00:22 +0000 China is seven years away from having its new super heavy-lift space rocket ready for crewed lunar landings, according to its developer. The Long March 9 (CZ-9) carrier vehicle will be able to up to 50 tonnes of payload to the moon, or up to 44 tonnes to Mars, Liu Bing, one of its designers from the First Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), said on the sidelines of the Zhuhai Airshow on Wednesday. “The rocket will be able to cover ranges by adjusting the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3150624/countdown-2028-launch-chinas-super-heavy-lift-cz-9-rocket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3150624/countdown-2028-launch-chinas-super-heavy-lift-cz-9-rocket?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:16 +0000 China has unveiled a version of its most powerful air-to-air missile designed for the export market at the Zhuhai air show.  In a post on Weibo on Monday, the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China said the PL-15E “has the ability to attack manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, cruise missiles and other targets located more than 145km [90 miles] away”. The medium to long-range missile can travel at four times the speed of sound and is powered by a dual-thrust, solid-fuel motor. Its... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3150623/new-version-chinas-most-advanced-air-air-missile-pl-15-destined?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3150623/new-version-chinas-most-advanced-air-air-missile-pl-15-destined?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:00:19 +0000