Breathtaking aerobatic performances by China's aerobatic teams captivated crowds on the first public day of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on Friday.
The first public day attracted about 115,000 visitors, both domestic and international, eager to witness the aviation displays. The aircraft of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team and Red Falcon Aerobatic Team once again took to the sky and showcased impressive flying maneuvers against the backdrop of the blue sky.
The six J-10C fighters of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team flipped and pranced in the air, trailing colored smokes in a graceful and agile manner, which required pilots' tacit cooperation and precise operation.
"We have to always maintain the formation and keep an eye on the lead aircraft. Pilots in two-seater aircraft will remind each other of status, altitude and speed to ensure the normal execution of the maneuvers of our six aircraft," said Zhang Chunlei, pilot of China's Bayi Aerobatic Team.
"I am very happy to come to the Zhuhai air show and watch a lot of aerobatic performances. My favorite is the performance of the Bayi Aerobatic Team. I think they have particularly tacit cooperation," said a visitor to the air show.
"When each of our domestically produced fighter jets roars over us, I feel really excited and very proud," said a visitor to the air show.
China's Red Falcon Aerobatic Team entered the playing ground by placing its aircraft in a flying geese formation.
Afterwards, the aircraft worked closely, changed into different formations, and showed off intricate maneuvers.
"We strive for perfection in every detail, so that we can present flawless maneuvers while ensuring safety," said Cheng Yijun, pilot of China's Red Falcon Aerobatic Team.
In addition to the wonderful flight performances, the exhibition area is also eye-catching because of the advanced fighters and drones on display.
"After visiting the drone exhibition area at the air show, I deeply feel that scientific and technological progress has brought tremendous changes to our work, especially in fields such as maritime law enforcement and emergency rescue. The use of new technologies will greatly improve efficiency," said Yang Shuaidong, a China Coast Guard officer.
"Through the visit and study, we can see the rapid development of China's aerospace industry. We must continue to improve our law enforcement capabilities and standards and make greater contributions to safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests and maritime security," said Chen Bo, another China Coast Guard officer.
The air show will run till Sunday.
Breathtaking performances by China's aerobatic teams thrill thousands at Zhuhai Airshow
Breathtaking performances by China's aerobatic teams thrill thousands at Zhuhai Airshow
East China's Suzhou and Peru's Chancay were formally linked as sister cities during Chinese President Xi Jinping's talks with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Lima on Thursday.
Known for its pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water, Suzhou has been selected as the most attractive Chinese city in the eyes of foreign experts for 12 consecutive years. It has established sister city partnerships with 59 international cities, the latest Chancay, Peru, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
The Port of Chancay was officially opened by the heads of state of China and Peru on Thursday evening. Earlier in September, the first cargo ship was dispatched to the China-built Port of Chancay from the Taicang Port of Suzhou.
During China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), navigator and diplomat Zheng He (1371-1433) set sail from Taicang to carve out China's ancient maritime Silk Road. Today, this port remains crucial for trade, domestic and international. In September and October this year, two ships carrying more than 160 sets of port-related equipment set sail from Taicang Port to the Peruvian port of Chancay.
"In the past, many routes from China to Latin America had to pass through the Panama Canal. Now that the Port of Chancay has opened, the entire voyage from the Yangtze River Delta to Peru can be shortened by about 10 days, and the shortest time to transport goods to the Port of Chancay is 23 days," said Wang Minyong, director of the Jiangsu Taicang Port Management Committee's Development and Services Bureau.
A 10-day shortening of the voyage means that the shelf life of some goods can be extended by 10 days, resulting in lower logistical costs and smaller risks.
At present, Taicang Port has two customized liner routes to eastern and western South America.
The commodities exported from Taicang to Peru mainly include vehicles and engineering equipment. From January to October this year, the number of cars exported from Taicang Port has exceeded 120,000 units, covering 28 Latin American countries and regions, an increase of more than 40 percent year on year.
"Taicang Port is the first automated terminal in terms of container management along the Yangtze River, and we are currently renovating the vehicles and cranes to make it a quasi-automated port. Chancay Port, as a newly built port in Latin America, has the advantage of being a latecomer. Its automation level is second to none among all Latin American ports," said Wang.
The ports have brought Suzhou and Chancay closer. Wei Shujie, director of the Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office, has high expectations for future cooperation between the two cities.
"The trade between Suzhou and Peru had been growing. From January to September this year, Suzhou’s trade with Peru totaled 604 million U.S. dollars, a year-on-year increase of 29.3 percent. In the future, we will strengthen communication with each other and deepen cooperation," said Wei.
It is internationally agreed that cooperation between sister cities is formal, comprehensive and long-term. A new corridor of economic and cultural exchanges is now born across the Pacific, between two countries -- and two cities.
China's Suzhou, Peru's Chancay form official sister city partnership
