I think this is BS. The only thing China has been good at in terms of weapondary is copying and stealing.
Well, you are half right. Take a look at what they are producing. Su-27s and SA-10 derivatives. I don’t think you’d call those junk, and they are cranking them out by the bushel.
If they do manage to produce an aircraft that is 50% effective against the F-22 it will not be good. I have been an “anti-F22” guy for quite some time due to the delays and cost over runs. With the current fielded stuff and upgrades in the pipe I have grudgingly changed my mind. At $103M a copy (I know... I know...) it will come in cheap compared to the initial batch of F-35s. Oh yeah, and it’s already through OTE and in production, with developed tactics, weapons, pilots, logistics and most importantly; maintainers!
East Asia Intel has been ahead of the curve in regards to information in regards to China and North Korea.