Well, I’m Italian, so I deal with the Italian and Western press. Many say that China’s new next-generation fighter jets are just propaganda stunts meant to steer public opinion into thinking that China is ahead. But in reality, the Chinese would actually be behind, especially in key technologies (engines, etc.). Meanwhile, the United States, calmly and methodically, is developing the F-47—essentially building a kind of ultimate fighter jet.
Do you agree with this view? To me, it would seem like a rather foolish strategy for China to show off muscles it doesn’t really have—it would only serve to unite its adversaries and push them to invest more. It reminds me of the MiG-25: its modern-looking appearance at the time spurred the Americans to commit heavily to the F-15.
I don’t know—this all feels like a form of Western propaganda to me, the kind that says: “Don’t worry, we’re still ahead,” complete with glossy graphics and flashy presentations.
