The Chinese Defense Ministry on Monday held a reception for senior foreign military delegations who will attend an international airshow in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province.

The 11th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition is scheduled to start in the southern port city on Tuesday.

Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission Fan Changlong, as well as senior defense and military officials from over 20 countries, attended the reception.

China is willing to enhance exchanges and cooperation with other countries in aviation and aerospace fields based on the principles of equality and mutual-benefit, said Guan Youfei, director of the ministry's office for international military cooperation.