China’s economic expansion has delivered millions of people from crushing poverty. While the expansion of its military capabilities may be just as significant a global development, it has received far less attention. The effort is well underway, according to a study released this week by the US defence department.
China has developed artillery that can reach across the Taiwan Strait, the study reports. It has plans for several nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. Its newest Dong Feng missiles, which may be ready by year’s end, can reportedly hit targets 1,448 km from the mainland, travelling at 10 times the speed of sound.
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