Beijing’s Growing Military Supply Ambitions on Display at Paris Air Show

Many of the 76 Chinese companies in attendance were first-time participants, underscoring CCP’s determination to expand its footprint in Europe’s aerospace.

The stand for the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France, on June 21, 2025. Etienne Fauchaire/The Epoch Times

PARIS—The 55th edition of the Paris Air Show concluded this Sunday, capping a week marked by geopolitical undertones. And this year, China played a prominent role in the event.

Held biennially at Le Bourget Airport, just outside Paris, the event is the world’s largest and most prestigious gathering in the aerospace and defense sectors.