Opinion: Have Russia’s Woes Opened The Door For China?

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Speculation that Egypt is reconsidering a purchase of Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighters may turn out to be nothing. So why even talk about it? Because if it does come to pass, the order would mark a historic breakthrough for China as an arms exporter. Beijing has never sold a combat aircraft to a...
Richard Aboulafia

Contributing columnist Richard Aboulafia is managing director at Aerodynamic Advisory. He is based in Washington.

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