PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

A naval aviation regiment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command has staged an air combat drill, with subjects set against real-combat scenarios to test pilots' technical and tactical capabilities.

During the drill, a series of real-combat subjects were carried out in succession, such as air combat maneuvers and air blockade.

Multiple fighter jets took off in turn and headed straight to the mission airspace.

In a simulated dogfight between two units codenamed the "red force" and "blue force" respectively, under the guidance of the ground commanders, pilots of the "red force" constantly adjusted for the proper state to look for the best time and angle to launch attacks, and turned on the airborne radar equipment to quickly search for the combat aircraft of the "blue force", collaborating with the wing planes to cover the assault operations,

After spotting the fighters of the "blue force", the pilots of the "red force" immediately flew at full throttle while coordinating with wing planes to launch a simulated precision strike.

The night flight training also kicked off on the day as evening closed in.

The pilots reviewed and summarized the experience obtained during the daytime drill so as to further hone their flying skills and improve their capabilities through the night training.

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

PLA navy conducts aviation drill to improve combat capabilities

Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.

Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.

More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.

Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.

"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.

During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.

"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.

In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.

With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.

"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.

Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition