It's up, up and away for giant aerospace event

The 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition which ended on Nov 11, showcased the country's achievements in aerospace and national defense equipment that have been made during four decades of reform and opening-up - especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China held in 2012.

The event also exposed to half a million exhibitors, and army and government trade delegates, - as well as visitors from home and abroad - the attractive new business opportunities in Zhuhai, especially following last month's opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

According to the organizing committee of the air show, 770 manufacturers from 43 countries and regions attended the six-day exhibition and 200 army and government trade delegations from more than 50 countries visited the event. It also attracted nearly 150,000 professional visitors and about 300,000 general visitors.