How many 4th gen fighter Aircrafts in the Chinese airforce?

As of October 2023, the Chinese Air Force operates a number of fourth-generation fighter aircraft, with the most notable being the Chengdu J-10, Shenyang J-11, and the more advanced Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter. Estimates suggest that China has over 1,000 fourth-generation fighters in its inventory, making it one of the largest fleets of such aircraft in the world. The exact number can vary based on ongoing production and modernization efforts.