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China to Use Stealth Fighter J-20 for Its Air Defence
Beijing, March 4 (KCNA) -- High-ranking officials of the Chinese People's Liberation Army when interviewed by Xinhua on March 3 said that the newly developed J-20, a stealth fighter, is aimed at defending the territorial air of China.

A rear admiral said that the stealth fighter can be used for securing the command of the air, adding that in case other countries intrude into the territorial air of China, it can use the stealth fighters to defend its country.

He expressed concern about some countries deploying stealth fighters outside their territories, describing it as an offensive and dangerous action. He said that China would deploy the stealth fighters only in its territory to defend its air.

A deputy principal of the Air Force Command School, expressed China's firm confidence in the stealth fighter.

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