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AVIC

(中国航空工业集团公司)

AVIC

中国航空工业集团公司

The latest news, analysis and opinion on AVIC. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Zhou Xinmin

CEO / Managing Director

Hao Zhaoping

CFO / Finance Director

Zhang Minsheng

Industry

Aerospace & Defence

Website

avic.com

Headquarters address

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Stock Code

SZSE: 000768

Year founded

1951

A J-10CE medium multi-role combat aircraft is on display in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on November 11, 2024. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

War and conflict

Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict offered China a stage to challenge Western dominance in the arms race.

27 May 2025 - 6:31AMvideocam

China's military weapons

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

19 May 2025 - 5:33PMvideocam

Science

China’s PL-15E missiles named in Indian jet shootdown made by robots: experts

9 May 2025 - 9:00PM

Science

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

Chengdu engineers achieve uncanny precision in extreme weather with system that shares control with pilot, study said.

22 Apr 2025 - 5:26PMvideocam

China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, unofficially called the J-36, which made its first appearance in December. Photo: X / 醉美武功

China stock market

China’s ‘broker butcher’ regulator to nurture mainland investment banks

The CSRC under Wu Qing will aim to develop 10 first-class brokerages including two or three that can compete with top global names like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley by 2035.

19 Mar 2024 - 7:13PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli army launches operation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

Israeli troops were undertaking a ‘precise operation’ targeting the main hospital in the northern metropolis, citing Hamas activity.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:03PM

India

Urban sketchers showcase beauty of India’s cityscapes, 1 drawing at a time

The Urban Sketchers movement, started in 2007 in Seattle, has drawn a strong following in India, with more than 20 chapters across the country.

11 Mar 2024 - 8:51AM

A sketch of Malim Jetty during an Urban Sketchers meet in Goa, India. Photo: USk Goa

China’s military

China debuts upgraded Z-10ME attack helicopter at Singapore Airshow

Export version on display until Sunday said to feature ‘fire support’ for ground forces, and improved resistance and attack power.

21 Feb 2024 - 9:42PM

Singapore

Singapore Airshow gets under way with Israeli firms present, but no Russians

More than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries are taking part in the biennial commercial and defence-focused air show, led by Western industry giants and their Chinese competitors.

20 Feb 2024 - 3:16PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Opinion | US sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia risk a backlash

The US is increasing economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine but is growing frustrated as sanctions are circumvented. The scrutiny Chinese firms face over ties to Russia’s military risks backlash from a Beijing already annoyed at what it sees as Western bullying.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:58AM

Cricket Hong Kong

Record T20 international total for Hong Kong as they beat Japan in East Asia Cup

Hong Kong team clinch victory in a triangular T20 tournament against Japan and China, beating the Japanese comfortably in Saturday’s final on home soil.

17 Feb 2024 - 7:05PM

Hong Kong beat Japan at last year’s Asian Games, and they were at it again on Saturday. Photo: SF&OC

Russia

Letters | Tucker Carlson was right to interview Putin

Readers discuss criticism of an American television host’s decision to interview the Russian president, and the European Union’s approach to Hungary.

14 Feb 2024 - 8:49PM

China-Africa relations

Chinese in Kenya find home away from home at Lunar New Year gala in Nairobi

New Year’s Day event features range of Chinese culture and cuisine, with Chinese ambassador and chief of UN Office at Nairobi among the high-profile guests.

13 Feb 2024 - 3:23PM

US-China relations

Chinese biotech firm Wuxi should be sanctioned, US lawmakers urge

In a letter dated February 12, the lawmakers told Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo that the global pharmaceutical giant’s links to China’s Communist Party and military threatened US national security.

13 Feb 2024 - 11:42AMvideocam

Wuxi AppTec has repeatedly said that it is not a national security risk to any country. Photo: SCMP Handout

China’s military

China displays FC-31 fighter model at Saudi defence show amid Mideast conflicts

The threat of a wider conflict could encourage nations in the region to expand their fighter jet forces but China has challenges in eroding US dominance.

13 Feb 2024 - 1:32PMvideocam

Visitors attend World Defence Show 2024, north of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on February 4. Photo: AFP

China manufacturing

Explainer | How monumental is China’s challenge to build its own jet engine for the C919?

Shanghai-based Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) is developing the CJ-1000 high-bypass turbofan jet engine to be used on China’s C919 home-grown narrowbody passenger jet.

11 Feb 2024 - 7:00PMvideocam

Celebrity children

Meet singer Andrea Bocelli’s talented – and well-connected – son Matteo

From performing ‘Fall on Me’ and ‘Holy Night’ with his famous father to releasing his debut album Matteo, here’s what you need to know about Andrea Bocelli’s son

31 Jan 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

China’s military

China’s J-10CE and Eurofighter Typhoon jets face off in Pakistan-Qatar drills

Military bloggers in China claim the Chinese 4.5-generation aircraft outperformed its European-made rival in the Zilzal-II exercise.

31 Jan 2024 - 5:27PM

The Pakistan Air Force took delivery of its first J-10Cs in 2022. Photo: X/ @Tahirwqs

Asia travel

Not just India’s Silicon Valley – why Bengaluru is now a cultural capital

Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, has seen a boom in creativity in art, music, theatre and food, making India’s Silicon Valley a beacon of culture and the only Indian city to join the World Cities Culture Forum.

30 Jan 2024 - 4:32PM

Tourism

‘Carbon-intensive holiday’: cruise emissions worse than flying and hotel stay

A recent carbon footprint comparison between a cruise holiday and a stay in a hotel plus flights has shown that going on a cruise emits double the greenhouse gases, as well as polluting the seas.

23 Jan 2024 - 5:15PM

ATP

Russian Andrey Rublev surprised by support after winning Hong Kong Tennis Open

Top seed Andrey Rublev powers to straight sets win over Emil Ruusuvuori, while Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo capture doubles title.

7 Jan 2024 - 9:55PM

Andrey Rublev won the Hong Kong Tennis Open with victory over Emil Ruusuovuri. Photo: AFP

China-Africa relations

Kenya pins rail hopes on PPP funding from China firms for belt and road project

‘We cannot borrow any more’ says Kenyan leader William Ruto, as he seeks to get strategically important railway back on track.

23 Dec 2023 - 8:00PMvideocam

A train about to leave Nairobi station for Mombasa on the China-built Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya. Photo: Xinhua

China’s military

In 2022, China’s top defence firms saw income grow while US suffered drop: SIPRI

Analyst attributes scale of growth to ‘uninterrupted increase’ in military spending since 1995 as China pushes its modernisation drive.

4 Dec 2023 - 10:28AMvideocam

China stock market

China’s CSI 300 Index leans towards tech firms in latest biannual review

Index compiler China Securities Index is making a conscious effort to increase the representation of tech firms in the CSI 300 Index. The gauge is among the worst-performing benchmarks globally this year.

27 Nov 2023 - 3:44PMvideocam

FIBA

Players hail improved Fiba 3x3 Hong Kong Masters as Amsterdam take title

Raudondvaris and Ub Huishan NE players among those to offer praise for event after low attendances last year were improved on this time at Victoria Park.

26 Nov 2023 - 10:25PM

Amsterdam (in gold jerseys) defeated Raudondvaris Hoptrans 21-17 in the Hong Kong Masters final. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

Opinion | In softening on China, West might be trying to avoid a nuclear arms race

Weeks before Xi Jinping met various leaders in San Francisco, the US released an estimate of China’s nuclear stockpile. Now, the EU and UK seem to be holding out an olive branch to China, especially with the surprise appointment of David Cameron as foreign secretary.

25 Nov 2023 - 5:32PMvideocam

The Joe Biden administration holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior officials at the Filoli estate south of San Francisco on November 15, ahead of the Apec forum. Photo: dpa

Singapore

World in ‘transition’ from US-led order to multipolar one: Singapore’s George Yeo

At a launch for his latest book, the ex-minister commented on China’s rise, the war in Gaza, why Hongkongers are ‘bothered by Singapore’, and on late leader Lee Kuan Yew: ‘He was not a sadist.’

23 Nov 2023 - 5:43PMvideocam

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks revisit 11-month low as Li Ning falls on weak sales

The Hang Seng Index drops to near an 11-month low as Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning tumbles 21 per cent after same-store sales fell in the third quarter.

26 Oct 2023 - 4:35PM

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