A representative from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) told Jane’s that there are no plans to switch to a Chinese-made engine for the JF-17.
By Aldo Bidini [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
Pakistan is so satisfied with the Russian engine that it is willing to pour resources into establishing a full-scale servicing and overhaul facility.