China's biggest airshow opened on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, which has attracted 1,022 exhibitors from 47 countries and regions, setting a new record for scale.
The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. (Photo: Nanfang Daily)
Chen Yong, secretary of the Zhuhai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, elaborated at the opening ceremony that the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition – a biennial event also known as Airshow China – has set up, for the first time a second exhibition area dedicated to drones and unmanned vessels, as well as an exhibition hall featuring the low-altitude economy. The total exhibition area exceeds 800,000 square meters.
Chang Dingqiu, commander of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force emphasized that openness and collaboration are key principles for progress at the opening ceremony. "Openness is a hallmark of Chinese modernization."
He stated, "In a shared world, we face both conflict and calls for peace, cooperation and attempts at containment. Only by building a shared future for humanity can we achieve peace and stability. When the smoke clears, we can embrace a brighter future."
As this year marks the 75th anniversary of the PLA Air Force, Chang reaffirmed the Chinese Air Force's commitment to working alongside global partners, vowing to uphold justice, safeguard regional security, and promote world peace. "Together, we will protect the skies and our shared destiny," he noted.
China's Hongying (Red Eagle) Aerobatic Team performs at Airshow China 2024 on November 12, 2024. (Photo: Yuan Zixiang/GDToday)
Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jet makes its debut performance at Airshow China 2024 on November 12, 2024. (Photo: Yuan Zixiang/GDToday)
At the airshow after the opening ceremony, China's Bayi Aerobatic Team was the first to take the stage, performing spectacular maneuvers in the skies.
China's Bayi Aerobatic Team performs at Airshow China 2024 on November 12, 2024. (Photo: Yuan Zixiang/GDToday)
The PLA Air Force's J-35 and J-20 stealth fighters, along with aircraft from the Army and Navy, made a joint appearance. This marked the first time in the history of Airshow China that the main aircraft of the PLA Army, Navy, and Air Force were showcased together in the skies over Zhuhai.
Reporter | Liu Xiaodi, Yuan Zixiang
Photographer | Yuan Zixiang
Editor | Wei Shen, Feng Huiting, James, Shen He
