China's air force, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), is a rival to the United States. Combine that with its navy, and it has many aircraft.

Analysis of recent satellite imagery reveals that China is rapidly expanding its fleet of J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth ...

In January 2023, Captain Yang Juncheng, PLAAF J-20 Mighty Dragon pilot, claimed that he piloted a Mighty Dragon near Taiwan, and Taipei didn’t send aircraft to intercept his fighter.