In this special episode, we sat down with Rick Fisher, senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center. He sheds light on China’s recent arms show at Zhuhai and what that means in terms of U.S.-China competition. Fisher said: “The weapon that has been featured most heavily in Chinese state media is the first formal…

News Analysis Russia used to be the dominant player at China’s biennial air show. However, at the recent 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, Russia kept a low profile, and its two air show teams were absent this year. Moreover, a Russian defense company showed a publicity film in which a Russian military plane…

News Analysis The Zhuhai Airshow is China’s biannual event intended to showcase its aerospace industry. One important aerospace product, however, was noteworthy for its absence: the C919. The event was held in late September, after being postponed by COVID-19 last year. No foreign visitors were permitted, but it was heavily covered in the international press….