This is the third time that the Air Force is hosting the air show in Changchun. The first was held in October 2019 and the second in August 2022.

During the five-day event, the first massive air show in China this year, at least 700,000 visitors are expected to show up, according to Ma Yanfeng, executive vice-mayor of Changchun. Ma said his city is well prepared to welcome guests to the event and has arranged a number of aviation-related activities for residents and tourists.

[Video by Bai Shi/For chinadaily.com.cn]