China Unveils Advanced Fighter Jet at Airshow

China showcased its military advancements at the Zhuhai Airshow, unveiling several new weapon systems, including the much-anticipated J-35A stealth fighter, which aims to rival the U.S. F-35. The J-35A is China's second stealth fighter, reflecting the country's commitment to modernizing its armed forces amid rising military tensions with the U.S. Additionally, the White Emperor fighter, a purported sixth-generation aircraft, was introduced as a mock-up, boasting advanced features like stealth capabilities and artificial intelligence integration. This initiative is part of China's Project Nantianmen, aimed at exploring future aerospace technologies. Both aircraft symbolize China's strategic push to assert its military presence in Asia and respond to U.S. developments such as the Next-Generation Air Dominance program. With nearly 600,000 visitors and substantial global orders, the airshow underscored China's growing military-industrial influence.