last year, Shaanxi announced to build research and developed base for Medium transport aircraft.The argument against that is that the airforce wanted something fast. I suppose it could use propfans like An-70 but that'll probably mean we won't be seeing it within the next 1-2 years.
i don't know on which podcast but Guancha Trios also mentioned, Y-30 project accelerated. someone has to verify this information
we don't even know. which AVIC subsidiary is responsible of twin Engine medium transport aircraft.