J-10 fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's Bayi aerobatic team performing at the airshow in Zhuhai on Nov 12, 2024. - Reuters
ZHUHAI: Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday (Nov 12), an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.
China has poured resources into modernising and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against the United States and others around regional flashpoints like Taiwan.
