Ministry of National Defense: The Chinese Air Force Firmly Safeguards National Air and Space Security and Regional Peace and Stability

On the afternoon of July 9, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.

Reporter: Recently, the latest promotional video of the Y-20 aircraft has attracted widespread attention, and the transformation and upgrading of the Chinese Air Force's strategic delivery capabilities has become a hot topic. The Arab Defense Network published an article stating that the Chinese Air Force has become the second largest air combat force in the world, second only to the U.S. Air Force. What is your comment on this?

Chen Xi: In recent years, the Chinese Air Force has entered a critical period of strategic transformation towards "integrated air and space, with both offensive and defensive capabilities." From the operational readiness of new fighter jets such as the J-20, J-16, and J-10 series, to the Y-20 series aircraft expanding their operational range, and the support from bombers and early warning aircraft, we are continuously honing and enhancing our capabilities in strategic strike, strategic early warning, air and space defense, and strategic delivery. The Chinese Air Force remains committed to its original mission, inherits the red bloodline, and builds a force system oriented towards the future, accelerating the pace of modernization, and always serves as the "Great Wall of Blue Sky" to defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests, bravely acting as a steadfast guardian of the country's air and space security and regional peace and stability.