China has dramatically demonstrated its expanding global military reach by deploying advanced combat aircraft across Europe and Africa. In Eastern Europe, the Chinese military has showcased its state-of-the-art Z-20K medium utility assault helicopters right on the borders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the world's strongest military alliance.
This significant development follows a historic operation in Africa, where China sent at least six of its heavyweight J-16 fighter jets on an unprecedented 6,000-kilometer flight to Egypt.
Together, these moves signal a major leap in China's ability to project air power far beyond its traditional borders.
China's assault helicopter operations on the borders of NATO
While Chinese fighter jets were training 6,000 km away from home, China was also demonstrating its military capabilities right next to NATO borders.
