Two Chengdu J-20 fighter aircraft rehearse on Oct. 30 for their performance at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, which has been held once every two years since 1996. The exhibition will be held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province from Nov. 6 to Nov. 11, and is also known as the Zhuhai Airshow. Photo: VCG

A KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft arrives at Zhuhai for the country’s biggest airshow on Nov. 1. Photo: VCG

A Harbin Y-12 twin engine turboprop utility aircraft arrives at Zhuhai on Oct. 31. Photo: VCG

A Russian-made Ilyushin Il-76 multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter arrives at Zhuhai on Oct. 31. Photo: VCG

The Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team rehearses on Oct. 30 for the Zhuhai Airshow. Photo: VCG

The FTC-2000G variant of the Guizhou JL-9 multi-role attack aircraft arrives at Zhuhai on Nov. 1. Photo: VCG

The August 1st Aerobatics Team, also known as the Ba Yi Aerobatics Team, arrives at Zhuhai on Oct. 31. Photo: VCG

A Changhe Z-8 triple engine multi-role helicopter, a Chinese-built version of the French-developed Sa 321 Super Frelon, arrives at Zhuhai on Oct. 30. Photo: VCG

The Tianhe core module of the Chinese Space Station will be exhibited at the Zhuhai Airshow, the first time it will be exhibited to the public. Photo: VCG