China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones

Soldiers demonstrate their combat capabilities by descending from a helicopter during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, in south China's Guangdong province on November 12, 2024. Chinese-made Chengdu J-20 stealth fighters fly in formation during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, in south China's Guangdong province on November 12, 2024.

Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took center stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.