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Top Gun: Next Generation J-20 Jet Rocks Airshow China

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On November 1-5, the Chinese city of Zhuhai hosted the 11th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China.
© AFP 2023 / STRThe 11th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, kicked off earlier on Tuesday in the Chinese city of Zhuhai. The airshow is a platform for international aviation and aerospace enterprises to demonstrate the latest technology innovations in the market.

Above: A mock-up scale model of the proposed COMAC C929, a wide-bodied commercial jet to be made by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), is seen on display during the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong province, on November 3.
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The 11th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, kicked off earlier on Tuesday in the Chinese city of Zhuhai. The airshow is a platform for international aviation and aerospace enterprises to demonstrate the latest technology innovations in the market.

Above: A mock-up scale model of the proposed COMAC C929, a wide-bodied commercial jet to be made by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), is seen on display during the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong province, on November 3.
© REUTERS / StringerThe total identified volume of China’s military exports in 2008–2015 reached $12.2 billion, according to the Moscow-based Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade (CAWAT).

Above: China unveils its J-20 stealth fighter during an air show in Zhuhai.
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The total identified volume of China’s military exports in 2008–2015 reached $12.2 billion, according to the Moscow-based Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade (CAWAT).

Above: China unveils its J-20 stealth fighter during an air show in Zhuhai.
© REUTERS / StringerAbove: China's J-10 fighter jets perform during an air show.
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Above: China's J-10 fighter jets perform during an air show.
© REUTERS / Tim HepherThe bulk of exports, $6.155 billion, or 50.45 percent of the total, was delivered to Asia-Pacific countries, primarily Pakistan. South American countries, including Mexico, made up the second largest group of importers of Chinese weapons. The third largest group of importers included the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.

Above: A mock-up of a Chinese-designed high-bypass turbofan engine for ChinaÕs civil jetliner programme is displayed inside the pavilion of a new state-owned engine-making giant, Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), at Airshow China in Zhuhai.
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The bulk of exports, $6.155 billion, or 50.45 percent of the total, was delivered to Asia-Pacific countries, primarily Pakistan. South American countries, including Mexico, made up the second largest group of importers of Chinese weapons. The third largest group of importers included the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.

Above: A mock-up of a Chinese-designed high-bypass turbofan engine for ChinaÕs civil jetliner programme is displayed inside the pavilion of a new state-owned engine-making giant, Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), at Airshow China in Zhuhai.
© AFP 2023 / STR China was the largest importer of Russian weapons and military equipment from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s. Chinese engineers cloned Russian-made equipment, gradually reducing the amount of Russian military exports to China, whose share of Russia’s military exports went down from 21.84 percent in 2008 to 1.69 percent in 2015.

Above: MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Russian Air Force "Swifts" aerobatic team launch flares as they fly in formation at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai.
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China was the largest importer of Russian weapons and military equipment from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s. Chinese engineers cloned Russian-made equipment, gradually reducing the amount of Russian military exports to China, whose share of Russia’s military exports went down from 21.84 percent in 2008 to 1.69 percent in 2015.

Above: MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Russian Air Force "Swifts" aerobatic team launch flares as they fly in formation at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai.
© AFP 2023 / STR Above: A Xian Y-20 heavy transport aircraft flies past during the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai.
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Above: A Xian Y-20 heavy transport aircraft flies past during the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai.
© REUTERS / Tim HepherAirshow China is the international aerospace trade show endorsed by the Chinese authorities. It is held every two years since 1996.

Above: China's Shenyang FC-31 stealth fighter, an export-designated version of the J-31 fighter is seen on display at Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. November 3.
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Airshow China is the international aerospace trade show endorsed by the Chinese authorities. It is held every two years since 1996.

Above: China's Shenyang FC-31 stealth fighter, an export-designated version of the J-31 fighter is seen on display at Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. November 3.
© REUTERS / StringerOver 40 countries and a total of 700 exhibitors took part in the previous airshow in 2014, according to the expo's website.

Above: Britain's Red Arrows flying display team performs during an air show, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai.
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Over 40 countries and a total of 700 exhibitors took part in the previous airshow in 2014, according to the expo's website.

Above: Britain's Red Arrows flying display team performs during an air show, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai.
© AP Photo / Li Gang/XinhuaIt is a platform for international aviation and aerospace enterprises to demonstrate the latest technology innovations in the market.

Above: A J-20 stealth fighter jet flies at the China's International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai.
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It is a platform for international aviation and aerospace enterprises to demonstrate the latest technology innovations in the market.

Above: A J-20 stealth fighter jet flies at the China's International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai.
© REUTERS / Brenda GohAbove: Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov talks with Jin Zhuanglong, chairman of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), during an unveil ceremony at an air show, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, in Zhuhai.
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Above: Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov talks with Jin Zhuanglong, chairman of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), during an unveil ceremony at an air show, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, in Zhuhai.
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