The China Coast Guard's largest vessel 2901 joined law enforcement patrols in the waters surrounding Taiwan island for the first time on Monday.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced that its formations of vessels 2901, 1305, 1303 and 2102 conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters surrounding Taiwan island on Monday. It is a practical action to lawfully enforce control over Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle, said Liu Dejun, spokesman of the CCG.
The CCG's 2901 vessel is equipped with a 76mm rapid-fire naval gun. The ship has a full displacement of 12,000 tons. Its speed is 25 knots.
It has a great advantage over its counterparts in terms of endurance, collision resistance, seaworthiness, and speed.
The CCG sent six formations to implement the law enforcement and control patrols around Taiwan island on Monday, that's two times the number of its formations carrying out law enforcement drills in the waters east of the island on May 23.
Compared with the May 23 drills which were carried out in the east of Taiwan island, the Monday patrols were implemented around the Taiwan island.
The coast guard vessels entered the waters near the Matsu island for the first time on Monday, completely shearing Taiwan authorities' notion of the so-called "restricted waters" around the Matsu island.
In this way, the China Coast Guard vessels have carried out law enforcement patrols over all islands attached to the Taiwan region close to the Chinese mainland.
China Coast Guard's largest vessel patrols around Taiwan island
China Coast Guard's largest vessel patrols around Taiwan island
China Coast Guard's largest vessel patrols around Taiwan island
The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which opened Tuesday in Zhuhai City of south China's Guangdong Province, showcases several advanced liquid-propellant rocket engines that promise to shape the future of space exploration.
Among the highlights is an 80-ton reusable liquid oxygen-methane engine, which stands out for its economic viability and potential for extensive application in reusable rocket designs. The efficiency of methane positions this engine as a pivotal component for future space missions.
"This engine's most significant feature is its complete reusability, with a capability of at least 50 uses. It has successfully gone through various development tests and is now ready for flight," said Song Dekun from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
The 80-ton liquid oxygen-methane engine is tailored for the burgeoning commercial space market, offering substantial thrust while being engineered for reusability. Next to it, another engine designed for commercial space endeavors is on display - a high-altitude engine utilizing liquid oxygen and kerosene as fuel.
"It has a thrust of 72 tons and will be used in the rocket's second stage. The first stage carries the rocket to altitudes of 50 to 60 kilometers, and the second stage operates from there up to 200 kilometers and even into low Earth orbit, where it must ignite in near-vacuum conditions, requiring precise ignition capabilities," said Liu Shang from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Liu added that this engine is delivery-ready and is projected to undertake its inaugural flight in 2025, further solidifying China's position in the global aerospace landscape.
Popularly known as the Zhuhai Airshow, the premier aviation event has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions this year, with Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy participating in the air show in groups. The airshow is scheduled to last through Sunday.
Cutting-edge liquid-propellant rocket engines at Zhuhai Airshow to benefit future space travel
