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PLA Air Force
August 16, 2019
China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Today and Into the 2020s
By Rick Joe
What's the current status of the J-20 and what may lie in the stealth fighter’s future going into the 2020s?
April 20, 2019
What Are China’s Plans for its Airborne Corps?
By Ying Yu Lin
What the reshuffling of top leadership tells us about the future development of PLA aviation.
May 11, 2018
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
March 26, 2018
After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
By Charlotte Gao
Tensions between China and the United States are rapidly building up.
March 14, 2018
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.
January 23, 2018
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
October 31, 2017
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter will move soon into serial production, according to Chinese state-controlled media.
October 02, 2017
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service.
March 14, 2017
China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
February 23, 2016
Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
By Shannon Tiezzi
From the details, it appears the main concern is regulating civilian drone flights.
December 30, 2015
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
August 15, 2015
Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the situation in Tianjin, a shadow banking collapse, and China's "internet police." Friday China links.
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