China's AG600, the world's largest amphibious aircraft, makes its maiden flight in December in Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua] XI'AN -- The China-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft is expected to be delivered to customers by 2022, says manufacturer the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). After its successful maiden flight in December last year, we are planning a ferry flight from its research base in Zhuhai to Jingmen, Central China's Hubei province, in July, said chief designer Huang Lingcai. Then, it will prepare for its first takeoff from water, scheduled for later this year, said Huang, also chief engineer of the AVIC General Aircraft Research Institute. Its first takeoff from water will take place at a large reservoir in Jingmen. Designed to be the world's largest amphibious aircraft, the AG600 will be mainly used for maritime rescue, fighting forest fires and marine monitoring, according to state-owned aviation giant AVIC. Codenamed Kunlong, the AG600 is undergoing test flights in Zhuhai, a coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province. With a range of up to 4,500 kilometers, it is designed to be capable of takeoff and landing in 2-meter waves. We are endeavoring to get the airworthiness certification from the civil aviation authorities by 2021, and deliver it to the customers by 2022, said Huang. funny silicone wristbandswide rubber braceletsembossed-wristbandrubber braceletssilicone-wristbands
An official said on Wednesday that increasing numbers of Taiwan residents are realizing that the 1992 Consensus embodying the one-China principle is critical, especially following local elections in Taiwan last month, and the agreement is closely related to a desire to develop the economy and improve people's lives.A recent poll by China Times in Taiwan showed that 61 percent of Taiwan residents agree with developing relations with the mainland under the consensus - an understanding reached between Beijing and Taipei in 1992 that the two sides belong to one China."We have noticed the trend," said Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, who said most Taiwan compatriots recognize its significance and that it's tied to their self-interest.The 15 newly elected Kuomintang county and city heads all publicly declared that they will uphold the consensus, and there are efforts underway have the 15 visit Beijing to promote economic and trade development, the island's media reported.With a correct understanding of exchanges between cities across the Taiwan Straits, more counties and cities in Taiwan are welcome to participate in such exchanges and cooperation, Ma said.However, the island's mainland affairs council said recently that cross-Straits exchanges should be handled through official communications between the two sides, and should not be subject to political preconditions.Ma said the 1992 Consensus clearly defines the nature of cross-Straits relations, and as it has been confirmed by both sides it is not a premise imposed by one party on another.The consensus makes it possible to put aside differences that are difficult to resolve for the time being and opens the door for exchanges and dialogue on the basis of consultation on an equal footing, he said.Since the Democratic Progressive Party came to power in 2016, it has refused to clearly state its acceptance of the consensus, thus closing the door to cross-Straits consultations and seriously harming the vital interests of Taiwan compatriots, Ma said.Ma said the Taiwan people already realize that the DPP's refusal to state its support for the consensus and its creation of tensions between the two sides are entirely the result of selfish motives.He urged the DPP to abandon its separatist stance, cease language and deeds that undermine cross-Straits relations and return to a common political stance in order to pursue a better life. silicone medical alert bracelets australiafunny silicone wristbands24-hour-wristbandsrubber braceletscustomize-bracelets<%2fcenter>
