China will play a vital role in promoting South-South cooperation as it upholds multilateralism and shares its development experience with the developing countries, said international scholars and experts ahead of the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro and pay a state visit to Brazil from Nov. 17 to 21 at the invitation of President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lucas Padilha, president of the 2024 Rio G20 Organizing Committee, said China and Brazil enjoy high-quality relationship and the two countries are committed to promoting South-South cooperation.
"Our relationship with China is a relationship of quality. It is not only a relationship of trade, of commodities, but of industrialization, of investments and of a shared future. And China's objective is to strengthen multilateral organizations, which has also been the spirit of Brazilian policy historically. Both are countries of the Global South that can do South-South cooperation, that know how and have the authority to do so," he said.
Julio Cesar, director of the Canal 6 TV of Mexico, said China's participation in the G20 summit will benefit the whole world.
"China will bring proposals aimed at promoting economic, political and social development of all countries in the upcoming G20 summit. This will not only benefit the Chinese people but also bring boons to countries across the globe," he said.
Patricio Giusto, director of the Sino-Argentine Observatory, said China's clout is growing on the global arena.
"China plays a pivotal role in multilateral organizations, particularly in the G20, where its role is becoming more and more important. Its image as a leader in shaping agendas has also become increasingly prominent. They will be the key themes at the upcoming summit in Brazil," he said.
Khalid Boudali, presiding officer of the Economic, Social, and Cultural Council of the African Union, said China always shares its development experience to help other nations.
"The Chinese leadership are extending their hands to work with African nations, to exchange good experiences and good practices and to share the wealth of knowledge. We are looking for synergy and that shows that the Chinese leadership are opening their doors and their hands to work side by side with the African nations and with the African Union," he said.
Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues. It comprises the European Union, the African Union and 19 countries, including China and Brazil.
Int'l experts commend China for promoting South-South cooperation
An impressive lineup of cutting-edge military hardware caught the spotlight at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, demonstrating the prowess of Chinese military equipment and the might of its army at full-steam modernization.
The airshow was held in Zhuhai City of south China's Guangdong Province from Nov 12 to 17 and attracted global attention and massive visitors with its comprehensive display of latest military equipment and outstanding air demonstrations.
China's new medium-sized stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, made its debut by performing a dazzling flying display at the airshow.
It is China's second stealth fighter jet following the J-20. The J-35A, together with the J-20, positions China as the second nation to operate two types of stealth fighter jets, following the U.S. F-22 and F-35.
The rapid development of the aviation industry has promoted the overall cross-generational upgrade of aviation main combat equipment. During the airshow, the Bayi Aerobatic Team and the Hongying Aerobatic Team under the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force showcased stunning maneuvers in the sky.
China's self-developed and most advanced military aircraft, the Y-20 heavy transport aircraft and iconic heavy multi-role fighter jet J-16 also delivered awe-inspiring flying displays.
Another key highlight is the debut of the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system.
It is designed primarily for regional interception of ballistic missile targets and represents the new-quality combat capabilities for China's land-based air defense and missile defense. It is also flagship equipment for the country's strategic air force to fulfill its role in safeguarding national aerospace security.
This year is also the first time that the Chinese Navy organized a real equipment exhibition. The airshow unveiled the J-15T fighter, J-15D electronic warfare aircraft, and Z-20J helicopter. They are among the latest main combat equipment in active service with the Chinese Navy, forming core weaponry for carrier and amphibious groups.
The J-15T boasts a large combat radius, strengthening air superiority and anti-ship strike capabilities. As a specialized electronic warfare aircraft, the J-15D is a crucial component of the carrier-based aircraft fleet.
The Navy Marine Corps made its inaugural appearance at the airshow, featuring demonstrations of air assault operations using the Z-20J carrier-based helicopter and Z-8C transport helicopter. The corps is responsible for amphibious assault operations in the Navy.
The Army brought seven types of equipment to the exhibition, including the Z-10 armed helicopter and the Z-20 tactical general-purpose helicopter, demonstrating the Army's improvement in its all-domain combat capabilities.
Airshow China displays impressive lineup of cutting-edge military hardware
Airshow China displays impressive lineup of cutting-edge military hardware
