Bloomberg reports that “China announced deals and publicly unveiled its latest fighter jet as the nation’s biggest air show opened yesterday, showcasing its rising aerospace and military clout as senior U.S. officers looked on.”  

The biennial Zhuhai Air Show in the southern province of Guangdong, “which this year coincides with a meeting in Beijing of leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation nations, showcases China’s growing ambitions in civil aviation and defense technology at a time of rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.”