According to the article at the link below, the plane had to come to North America to perform natural icing tests because conditions in China could not be found that would satisfy certification requirements. Once upon a time, the USAF operated a very versatile water-tanker that could simulate various icing conditions, but I don't think there is a similar asset in operation anymore. Anyone aware of current icing test water-tankers' capabilities?
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/04-29/111643.shtml
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