The successful development of China's J-10 fighter jet is one of the important milestones in China's aviation industry. The J-10 fighter project began in the early 1990s with the aim of developing a domestically produced fighter with advanced air combat capabilities. This project is the responsibility of China Aviation Industry Group Corporation, and multiple units including China Aviation Industry First Aircraft Design and Research Institute have participated in the development.
In this fictional history, the key factor changed is the successful development of China's J-10 fighter jet. The altered historical event is that the J-10 project faced multiple setbacks during its development phase, delaying its completion. This led to a shift in China's military strategy and subsequent geopolitical developments.