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EconomicChina·31 Oct 2026

The evolution of the Zhuhai Air Show and China's aerospace industry

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At the inaugural Zhuhai Air Show in November 1996, China showcased the J-8IIM fighter, which featured Russian radar and weaponry alongside a limited selection of domestic aircraft. Attendees focused on foreign designs, notably crowding around Russian fourth-generation Su-27 fighters to watch them perform the cobra maneuver. At the time of the event, China…

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