The PLA Air Force open-day activities have kicked off in Changchun in northeast China's Jilin Province. Several of China's most advanced planes on Wednesday conducted stunning flight demonstrations. CGTN's Zhao Yunfei reports.
A lineup of J-20 stealth fighter jets, J-16 multirole combat planes, and the YY-20 aerial refueling aircraft…
Pilots performing high-angle climbs and low-altitude maneuvers.
It's one of the highlights at the PLA Air Force open-day activities, with both the general public and PLA's newest aviation students in the audience.
SUN YEBO Incoming Student, Aviation University of Air Force "It is a special honor for us because our enrollment comes at the time of the air show. The air show is our orientation, which is also an encouragement to us."
CHENG MING Student, Aviation University of Air Force "I was excited when the J-20 flew over my head. The roar of the J-20 engine made me very excited and brought tears to my eyes. I feel that our air force has become stronger."
ZHAO YUNFEI Changchun, Jilin Province "The airshow has attracted a large audience. Organizers say they are expecting to host about 700,000 people in five days. It's a presentation of the spirit and pride of the PLA Air Force."
DING JIE Audience "Our Chinese air force is so powerful. The performance is spectacular. The pilots' skills are so good. I am very impressed."
The organizers say the opening-day activities give the opportunity for the general public to have close contact with the PLA Air Force and popularize knowledge about the country's aerospace capability.
Zhao Yunfei, CGTN, Changchun, Jilin Province.