What China Thinks of America’s F-47 Fighter
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The U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 fighter is supposed to be the centerpiece of America’s next generation of air dominance. But Chinese state media is already weighing in, and its reaction is a mix of mockery, skepticism, and quiet concern.
In this episode, we break down what China is saying about the F-47, why Beijing is focusing so heavily on Boeing’s struggles, and why the aircraft’s range, stealth, manned-unmanned teaming, and rare earth supply chain could matter in a future fight over the Taiwan Strait or South China Sea.
China may be mocking the F-47 now, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t watching closely.
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Ad
02:23 - What is the F-47
07:06 - What China is saying about the F-47
10:49 - China’s doubts about Boeing
14:36 - The rare earth metal problem for the F-47
Recorded on: May 26th, 2026
Written by: David Roza
Edited by: Savvy
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