J-10 series fighter jets of the Chinese People"s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force"s Bayi Aerobatic Team conduct an inspection flight training at Singapore Changi Airport on February 1, 2026, in preparation for the 10th Singapore Airshow. Photo: VCG

　　With the Chinese People"s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force"s J-10 fighter jets recently completing their flight performances at the Singapore Airshow, a Chinese military affairs expert highlighted a hidden significance behind the aircraft"s airshow and joint drills in the past year, saying that the long-distance overseas flights of the Chinese aircraft mark the PLA Air Force"s strides toward strategic force.

　　After successfully completing its mission at the 10th Singapore Airshow, the PLA Air Force"s Bayi Aerobatic Team left Singapore"s Changi Airport for China on Tuesday morning. It is a non-stop flight under the support of the YU-20 tanker aircraft, the military channel of China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday.

　　This participation marks a second time that the Bayi Aerobatic Team has performed in Singapore. After arriving in Singapore, the team completed five flight displays. With exquisite flying skills, an open and confident demeanor, and sincere and friendly interactions, it has won wide acclaim from both at home and abroad, CCTV said.

　　Reuters reported last week that the PLA Air Force"s aerobatic team made a headline-grabbing show debut of its Chengdu J-10C fighter jets. Citing Chinese media reports, the report noted that the team had used mid-air refueling to fly directly to Singapore for the high-profile deployment.