I'd update the PLANMC VTOL jet to a 4 at least at this point. It's clear to us all that they're building or have already built a full-scale prototype VTOL engine at least.
I very much would not rate it that highly.
Specifically, we do not know how intent the PLA is actually on procuring such an aircraft, versus funding it for the purposes of having the industry experience/technological reserve.
That, along with the amount of time it will take for such an aircraft to likely emerge as a flyable prototype to begin with, should give it a commensurately low to moderate rating.