The first pic is of the Z-19. The second and third are of the Japanese OH-1. Note that the Japanese OH-1 came into service many years before the Z-19 and also note that gunship versions have been proposed ever since the type entered service.
The Chinese have no shame, will copy anyone and its obvious that export controls aren't working and unfettered free trade is only strengthening their military. The only bright spot is that the globalization scheme is already unraveling. Without it, China goes back to being a third rate power.