World’s strongest military alliance faces new Chinese Z-20K assault helicopters after Beijing sends six J-16 fighters 6,000km to Africa

China has dramatically demonstrated its expanding global military reach by deploying advanced combat aircraft across Europe and Africa. In Eastern Europe, the Chinese military has showcased its state-of-the-art Z-20K medium utility assault helicopters right on the borders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the world's strongest military alliance.