A splendid array of state-of-the-art military equipment representing China's new-domain forces and new combat capabilities have made debut at the ongoing 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, a coastal city of south China's Guangdong Province.
The eye-catching exhibits at this biennial aerospace trade event, also known as Airshow China, show the country's latest achievements in the development of national defense and aviation industry.
China unveiled its domestically-developed new-generation stealth fighter jets J-20s and J-35A at this year's show, becoming a country with two types of active stealth warcraft.
Apart from showcasing the new fighters, China also presented breakthroughs in unmanned cooperative operations, anti-drone combats, and anti-cruise missile systems.
"What we brought to the exhibition is a kind of systematic anti-drone concept, covering radar, photoelectric and electronic reconnaissance. With the coordination between them, we can identify whether the object is a drone, where it is located, and then intercept it and strike it," said Yan Deheng, an expert in anti-drone technology.
"As the key to tear the cloak of a stealth fighter, radar occupies the core position in early warning detection. The YLC-2E [S-band long-range multi-function] radar is the first non-meter-wave anti-stealth radar, which has better accuracy so that air defense systems can respond and strike effectively," said Zheng Yi, an expert with the No.14 Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corp (CETC).
This year's Airshow China is running from Tuesday to Sunday with 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions showcasing their star aviation and aerospace products.
Some 140 youth representatives from China's Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions also visited the event to get a close-up view of the world's most cutting-edge technologies and equipment in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
"Just now we saw the flight demonstration of J-20, and the J-35 stealth fighter jets. They performed very difficult maneuvers, which is not just about the engine, but also the aerodynamics," said Yiu Kwan Ho, a student from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
"At the airshow, I got a look at the lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e-6 mission from the far side of the moon. I was so excited. I hope that students of Macau University of Science and Technology can be more involved in the lunar soil research program in the future," said Ng Wai Kei, a Macao student.
Equipment representing China’s new combat capabilities highlighted at Zhuhai airshow
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
