I don't want to go too far off topic, here. But, in redpose to,
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Therefore as long as a contract is not officially confirmed especially from the Chinese side I would be very careful.
Deino
I'm guessing that you mean from the Russian side? But, as you mention the Chinese, there are also reports that Argentina and China have formed a fighter aircraft working group, with the FC-17 and J-10 the subjects of discussion.
I'd think it safe to conclude that, as Argentina has made efforts to purchase new fighter aircraft, and that the purchase of their first choice, the JAS-39, was obstructed by the UK, that Russian and Chinese exports would be the next logical, and most viable options. Nevertheless, as I'm aware that speculation is frowned upon, here, I'll refrain from commenting upon that scenario.
My original thought was, simply, that the JH-7 is a capable platform with growth potential that could be a useful component of several emerging militaries and, as a wholly domestic product, could be a successful export for AVIC. It's simply an opinion.