The Y-20 plane is also likely to cause a cringe in Japan and Phillipines, which are involved in island disputes with China.
This is the second major piece of military hardware that China is showcasing since the recent launch of its first aircraft carrier.
The “strategic airlifter” will seriously augment China's military capabilities, which made several advances since the launch of the direct railway line to Tibet over five years ago.
A western defense website said the Y-20, which can carry 66 tons and soar up to 13,000 meters, is powered by four Russian-built Soloviev D-30KP-2 engines and most of the parts and WS-20 turbofan engines are built in China.
