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AVIC

(中国航空工业集团公司)

AVIC

中国航空工业集团公司

The latest news, analysis and opinion on AVIC. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Zhou Xinmin

CEO / Managing Director

Hao Zhaoping

CFO / Finance Director

Zhang Minsheng

Industry

Aerospace & Defence

Website

avic.com

Headquarters address

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Stock Code

SZSE: 000768

Year founded

1951

China says its Jiu Tian aerial “drone carrier” has completed its maiden flight in the western province of Shaanxi, described as a “breakthrough” by state media. Photo: Weibo/人民日报

China's military weapons

China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost

Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications.

11 Dec 2025 - 9:51PMvideocam

China's military weapons

China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills public in rare military show demo

17 Oct 2025 - 10:00PM

China's military weapons

China’s AS700 airship completes low-altitude flight in key airworthiness test

2 Oct 2025 - 1:37PMvideocam

China's military weapons

Pakistan interested in Chinese laser weapons, former navy commander says

Islamabad ‘would love to see some integration’ with hi-tech Chinese weapons, vice-admiral Ahmed Saeed says.

23 Sep 2025 - 9:39PMvideocam

Chinese LY-1 lasers featured at this month’s Victory Day parade. Photo: Eugene Lee

China's military weapons

How China’s GJ-11 UAV is poised for crucial roles in intelligent warfare

After leading Beijing’s Victory Day military parade, world’s first ship-based stealth combat drone hints at new era for carrier operations.

22 Sep 2025 - 12:36PMvideocam

China's military weapons

Pakistan leader pledges deeper China defence ties during rare jet factory visit

Asif Ali Zardari is first foreign head of state to visit AVIC’s Chengdu complex, home of the J-10C credited with downing Indian fighters.

15 Sep 2025 - 6:29PM

China's military weapons

China’s carrier-borne J-35 stealth jets can pack in 6 missiles, designers say

Fighter designers explore J-35, J-35A design links alongside close-ups of J-35 model with folding wings, internal weapons bay and tailhook.

9 Sep 2025 - 12:11AM

A model of the J-35A stealth fighter jet is pictured at the Zhuhai Air Show Centre in November 2024. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

China's military weapons

How China’s military surged ahead by firing up competition among suppliers

State firms are still the backbone of weapons supplies, private companies are playing a bigger role.

7 Sep 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

China's military weapons

The Front Line | China’s path to military supremacy runs through an industrial powerhouse

Vast defence factories including ‘aerospace city’ are fusing civil and manufacturing capacity to supercharge the country’s armed forces.

1 Sep 2025 - 7:16PMvideocam

China's military weapons

China’s Wing Loong-2 is a UAV workhorse with an overseas advantage

Backbone of the PLA’s drone programme offers proven combat capabilities and a cost-effective modular platform for export markets.

25 Aug 2025 - 1:47PM

The WL-2 has been acquired by several international buyers and deployed in multiple combat theatres, establishing it as one of China’s most commercially successful military drone exports. Photo: AFP

Drones

China unveils new drone that takes off and lands on its tail like a rocket

UAV was put through its paces in a disaster rescue drill in the mountains of Sichuan province, according to state media report.

18 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM

The new UAV has an intelligent control system that could be used for drone swarming. Photo: Handout

China manufacturing

At Paris Air Show, China’s aviation suppliers circle for a landing

The number of Chinese exhibitors has more than doubled at this year’s show, as producers across the supply chain eye European market.

18 Jun 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

China airliners

China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane, AG600, for mass production

The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.

12 Jun 2025 - 11:10AMvideocam

China's military weapons

As the PLA adopts civilian technology, Chinese bureaucracy could hinder progress

The private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.

11 Jun 2025 - 10:17AMvideocam

War and conflict

Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict offered China a stage to challenge Western dominance in the arms race.

27 May 2025 - 6:31AMvideocam

A J-10CE medium multi-role combat aircraft is on display in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on November 11, 2024. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

China's military weapons

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

19 May 2025 - 5:33PMvideocam

Science

China’s PL-15E missiles named in Indian jet shootdown made by robots: experts

CCTV shows production line footage hours after Pakistan claims it used Chinese-made weapons against India’s fighters.

9 May 2025 - 9:00PM

Science

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

Chengdu engineers achieve uncanny precision in extreme weather with system that shares control with pilot, study said.

22 Apr 2025 - 5:26PMvideocam

China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, unofficially called the J-36, which made its first appearance in December. Photo: X / 醉美武功

China stock market

China’s ‘broker butcher’ regulator to nurture mainland investment banks

The CSRC under Wu Qing will aim to develop 10 first-class brokerages including two or three that can compete with top global names like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley by 2035.

19 Mar 2024 - 7:13PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli army launches operation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

Israeli troops were undertaking a ‘precise operation’ targeting the main hospital in the northern metropolis, citing Hamas activity.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:03PM

India

Urban sketchers showcase beauty of India’s cityscapes, 1 drawing at a time

The Urban Sketchers movement, started in 2007 in Seattle, has drawn a strong following in India, with more than 20 chapters across the country.

11 Mar 2024 - 8:51AM

A sketch of Malim Jetty during an Urban Sketchers meet in Goa, India. Photo: USk Goa

China’s military

China debuts upgraded Z-10ME attack helicopter at Singapore Airshow

Export version on display until Sunday said to feature ‘fire support’ for ground forces, and improved resistance and attack power.

21 Feb 2024 - 9:42PM

Singapore

Singapore Airshow gets under way with Israeli firms present, but no Russians

More than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries are taking part in the biennial commercial and defence-focused air show, led by Western industry giants and their Chinese competitors.

20 Feb 2024 - 3:16PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Opinion | US sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia risk a backlash

The US is increasing economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine but is growing frustrated as sanctions are circumvented. The scrutiny Chinese firms face over ties to Russia’s military risks backlash from a Beijing already annoyed at what it sees as Western bullying.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:58AM

Cricket Hong Kong

Record T20 international total for Hong Kong as they beat Japan in East Asia Cup

Hong Kong team clinch victory in a triangular T20 tournament against Japan and China, beating the Japanese comfortably in Saturday’s final on home soil.

17 Feb 2024 - 7:05PM

Hong Kong beat Japan at last year’s Asian Games, and they were at it again on Saturday. Photo: SF&OC

Russia

Letters | Tucker Carlson was right to interview Putin

Readers discuss criticism of an American television host’s decision to interview the Russian president, and the European Union’s approach to Hungary.

14 Feb 2024 - 8:49PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with US television host Tucker Carlson in Moscow on February 6, in this still image taken from video released February 8. Photo: Tucker Carlson Network/Handout

China-Africa relations

Chinese in Kenya find home away from home at Lunar New Year gala in Nairobi

New Year’s Day event features range of Chinese culture and cuisine, with Chinese ambassador and chief of UN Office at Nairobi among the high-profile guests.

13 Feb 2024 - 3:23PM

US-China relations

Chinese biotech firm Wuxi should be sanctioned, US lawmakers urge

In a letter dated February 12, the lawmakers told Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo that the global pharmaceutical giant’s links to China’s Communist Party and military threatened US national security.

13 Feb 2024 - 11:42AMvideocam

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AVIC

(中国航空工业集团公司)

China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost

Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications.

China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills public in rare military show demo

China’s AS700 airship completes low-altitude flight in key airworthiness test

Pakistan interested in Chinese laser weapons, former navy commander says

Islamabad ‘would love to see some integration’ with hi-tech Chinese weapons, vice-admiral Ahmed Saeed says.

How China’s GJ-11 UAV is poised for crucial roles in intelligent warfare

After leading Beijing’s Victory Day military parade, world’s first ship-based stealth combat drone hints at new era for carrier operations.

Pakistan leader pledges deeper China defence ties during rare jet factory visit

Asif Ali Zardari is first foreign head of state to visit AVIC’s Chengdu complex, home of the J-10C credited with downing Indian fighters.

China’s carrier-borne J-35 stealth jets can pack in 6 missiles, designers say

Fighter designers explore J-35, J-35A design links alongside close-ups of J-35 model with folding wings, internal weapons bay and tailhook.

How China’s military surged ahead by firing up competition among suppliers

State firms are still the backbone of weapons supplies, private companies are playing a bigger role.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}The Front Line | China’s path to military supremacy runs through an industrial powerhouse

Vast defence factories including ‘aerospace city’ are fusing civil and manufacturing capacity to supercharge the country’s armed forces.

China’s Wing Loong-2 is a UAV workhorse with an overseas advantage

Backbone of the PLA’s drone programme offers proven combat capabilities and a cost-effective modular platform for export markets.

China unveils new drone that takes off and lands on its tail like a rocket

UAV was put through its paces in a disaster rescue drill in the mountains of Sichuan province, according to state media report.

At Paris Air Show, China’s aviation suppliers circle for a landing

The number of Chinese exhibitors has more than doubled at this year’s show, as producers across the supply chain eye European market.

China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane, AG600, for mass production

The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.

As the PLA adopts civilian technology, Chinese bureaucracy could hinder progress

The private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict offered China a stage to challenge Western dominance in the arms race.

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

China’s PL-15E missiles named in Indian jet shootdown made by robots: experts

CCTV shows production line footage hours after Pakistan claims it used Chinese-made weapons against India’s fighters.

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

Chengdu engineers achieve uncanny precision in extreme weather with system that shares control with pilot, study said.

China’s ‘broker butcher’ regulator to nurture mainland investment banks

The CSRC under Wu Qing will aim to develop 10 first-class brokerages including two or three that can compete with top global names like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley by 2035.

Israeli army launches operation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital

Israeli troops were undertaking a ‘precise operation’ targeting the main hospital in the northern metropolis, citing Hamas activity.

Urban sketchers showcase beauty of India’s cityscapes, 1 drawing at a time

The Urban Sketchers movement, started in 2007 in Seattle, has drawn a strong following in India, with more than 20 chapters across the country.

China debuts upgraded Z-10ME attack helicopter at Singapore Airshow

Export version on display until Sunday said to feature ‘fire support’ for ground forces, and improved resistance and attack power.

Singapore Airshow gets under way with Israeli firms present, but no Russians

More than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries are taking part in the biennial commercial and defence-focused air show, led by Western industry giants and their Chinese competitors.

Opinion | US sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia risk a backlash

The US is increasing economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine but is growing frustrated as sanctions are circumvented. The scrutiny Chinese firms face over ties to Russia’s military risks backlash from a Beijing already annoyed at what it sees as Western bullying.

Record T20 international total for Hong Kong as they beat Japan in East Asia Cup

Hong Kong team clinch victory in a triangular T20 tournament against Japan and China, beating the Japanese comfortably in Saturday’s final on home soil.

Letters | Tucker Carlson was right to interview Putin

Readers discuss criticism of an American television host’s decision to interview the Russian president, and the European Union’s approach to Hungary.

Chinese in Kenya find home away from home at Lunar New Year gala in Nairobi

New Year’s Day event features range of Chinese culture and cuisine, with Chinese ambassador and chief of UN Office at Nairobi among the high-profile guests.

Chinese biotech firm Wuxi should be sanctioned, US lawmakers urge

In a letter dated February 12, the lawmakers told Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo that the global pharmaceutical giant’s links to China’s Communist Party and military threatened US national security.

The Front Line | China’s path to military supremacy runs through an industrial powerhouse

Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict