One of the highlights of the Fifth China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai will be the first showing of a new "short-range ultra-low-altitude portable air defence missile", Xinhua news agency reported.

The missile, developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, is primarily for conducting field operation air defence and can be used against low-flying military helicopters, ground-attack aircraft, unmanned aircraft and cruise missiles, said Xinhua.

The Chinese government-owned aerospace company will also display a range of short-range air defence missiles and surface-to-air missiles, plus various small civilian communications satellites.

Among other first showings at the exhibition of some 100 weapons and aerospace products between November 1-7 will be a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles), Xinhua said.

The air show will feature stunt teams from Britain, France, Russia and China.

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