In recent years, China has been continuously exporting the best equipment. China is delivering fighter jets to an increasing number of overseas countries, the latest of which is the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, which is jointly produced by China and Pakistan, and has once again been recognized by overseas users. According to ** reports, Azerbaijan bought a JF-17 Thunder fighter worth $1.6 billion, and this latest model of the Thunder fighter has strong combat power. It is understood that it is capable of carrying 8 missiles and is equipped with AESA active scanning array radar, which is fully capable of suppressing Soviet-made MiG-29 fighters and Su-25 fighters, and is also capable of suppressing the S300 long-range air defense system. Considering that the JF-17 Thunder fighter is significantly superior in performance to the MiG-29 fighter, as well as the low cost of maintenance and lower operating expenses, Azerbaijan's choice to purchase this fighter is a wise decision. After all, both of them use the same aircraft engine, so there will not be too many problems in the maintenance of these fighters in Azerbaijan.
In recent years, China's domestically produced fighter jets have also been displayed and promoted around the world, attracting the attention of a large number of overseas countries. In addition to buying fighter jets in Azerbaijan, China also showcased a number of domestically produced fighter jets at the Singapore Airshow, including a model of the J-20 stealth fighter.
However, in the process of arms sales of Chinese fighters, there was also some bad news. On February 24, the Luftwaffe A400M tactical transport aircraft, which was on public display at the Singapore Airshow, reportedly refused to be visited by Chinese tourists. The rejection of Chinese tourists included professional photographers and children around three years old. It is clear that the actions of Airbus and the Luftwaffe are a form of discrimination against Chinese tourists.
The A400M tactical transport aircraft is a tactical transport aircraft developed by Airbus, which is similar to the C130 tactical transport aircraft. The tactical transport aircraft has been shown at many air shows, including the Langkawi Airshow, but at the Singapore Airshow, Airbus staff for the first time refused to allow Chinese tourists to visit the plane. This behavior is alarming, especially since China already has its own domestic models of tactical transport aircraft and strategic transport aircraft. This move is not only discriminatory against Chinese tourists, but also a provocation to the one-China principle.
China's military technology and equipment are constantly improving, and the performance and quality of domestic fighters and military aircraft have been internationally recognized. China hopes to safeguard its national interests and image and promote international cooperation and exchanges through arms sales and technology displays. However, some countries and companies have chosen to treat Chinese tourists unfairly, which is narrow and inconsistent with the principles of international interaction.
As a Chinese writer, I hope that such discriminatory acts will arouse the attention and reflection of the international community, and urge all countries to abide by the principle of fairness and justice in cooperation and exchanges, so as to truly achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. At the same time, China should also strengthen its own technological innovation and independent research and development, improve the quality and performance of domestically produced military equipment, and further ensure China's competitiveness and position in the international military market.