Came across these articles while while doing some thesis research, thought i'd share.
Cliff Notes:
1. Beijing asking Russia for Su-35 Super Flankers due to an inability to use the word engineer without using reverse in the same sentence:
https://the-diplomat.com/flashpoints-blog/2012/03/04/china%E2%80%99s-sukhoi-submission/
2. China's fighters suck and will get their ass handed to them by the USAF (surprise!):
https://the-diplomat.com/flashpoints-blog/2011/03/10/chinas-fighters-wont-match-us/