Abstract
The world's major military powers have long known that China has been developing new combat-aircraft designs, so the emergence last December of the Chengdu J-20 did not come as a shock. It remains to be seen just what this next-generation combat aircraft's capabilities and development schedule will be, and particularly the extent to which it can challenge rival aircraft for air superiority. The project does, however, underline Beijing's aim – also reflected in its land and naval programmes – to develop armed forces that are commensurate with its status as a rising global power.
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