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NEW CHINESE MISSILES COULD ATTACK U.S. MILITARY BASES OR JAPAN
BY ROBERT VALENCIA

The Chinese military has recently tested short- and medium-range missiles that could put a U.S. military base or Japan in harm’s way, according to local reports.
The People’s Liberation Army Daily, the official newspaper of China’s armed forces, revealed images and footage of missiles that appeared to be either DF-11 or DF-16, which could travel between 373 and nearly 625 miles. 

Although it did not specifically mention where or when the test was conducted, the publication pointed out that it was carried out in several locations, the South China Morning Post reported Tuesday.

Unveiled during a military parade in 2015, the DF-16 could be as accurate as a cruise missile and is capable of carrying up to three nuclear warheads, Sputnik cited Chinese military observers. 

This type of arsenal can target Taiwan and the U.S. Marine Corps Base on Okinawa, as well as Japanese islands and the Philippines. 

The tests could prove even more challenging for Taiwan, following recent comments from Li Kexin, a top Chinese diplomat to the U.S., who said that China could activate the Anti-Secession Law if U.S. naval ships were deployed to the Taiwan Strait.
Military vehicles carrying missiles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two on September 3, 2015 in Beijing, China.

Last week, Xi Jinping urged troops to be “always ready to fight” as the country continues to make strides in developing military technology.
“In the past, we had more spirit than steel. Now we have plenty of equipment, so we need an even tougher and stronger spirit to wield it,” Xi told soldiers.
A recent report from the Washington, D.C.-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies shows that China has one of the most active ballistic missile development programs across the globe, and it continues to upgrade its force. 
“Short and medium-range cruise and ballistic missiles form a critical part of its regional anti-access and area denial efforts,” the report reads.

Some of China's most powerful missiles include the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile—also known as the “Guam Killer” due to its capability of striking the U.S. territory from mainland China—and the DF-17 hypersonic ballistic missile, which can travel nearly 870 miles and is designed to fly fast and slow to avoid being detected.
China is considered a nuclear power and has the third most powerful army in the world, according to the Global Firepower Index.

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WORLD WAR 3: WHAT ARE THE CHINESE MILITARY'S STRONGEST WEAPONS?
BY JOHN HALTIWANGER

The U.S. has the most powerful military in the world, but China is not too far behind.
Both countries are nuclear powers and a global ranking of the world's militaries placed the U.S. at number one and China in third place, based on the annual report from Global Firepower Index.
There are currently no signs China and the U.S. will go to war, though it's a topic often discussed among academics and other members of the foreign policy community.
Experts have also suggested the probability of such a conflict would be higher if the U.S. takes military action against North Korea, which is one of Beijing's closest allies.
Below is an overview of some of the most powerful military assets Beijing could employ if such a conflict came to pass.
Many might point to the sheer size of China's military (nearly 2.3 million active-duty troops) as its greatest strength.
But it is also trying to downsize as it focuses more on modernizing its military and has perhaps the most dynamic ballistic missile development program worldwide.

DF-5 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, which is equipped with a nuclear warhead, has the longest range of any of the missiles in its arsenal at present, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Its range is roughly 7,456 miles, making it capable of hitting targets throughout the U.S. and Western Europe.
Chinese military DF-5B missiles are presented during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015.

DF-31AG Mobile Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
China unveiled the DF-31AG, an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of being armed with multiple nuclear warheads, at a parade for the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army in July.
It can be mounted on an all-terrain vehicle, making it highly mobile.
The missile reportedly has a range of roughly 6,800 miles––putting the U.S. mainland in its sights.

DF-26 Intermediate-range Ballistic Missile
The DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile can be armed with nuclear warheads and has a range of roughly 2,500 miles.
It's been nicknamed the "Guam Killer," given that it's capable of easily striking the U.S. territory if launched from mainland China.

DF-17 Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
The DF-17, China's new hypersonic ballistic missile, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 7,680 miles per hour.
China reportedly tested two of the missiles in November, which traveled approximately 870 miles and passed through the Earth's atmosphere at 10 times the speed of sound.
It's designed to fly fast and low in order to avoid detection, meaning U.S. defense missiles could potentially have significant difficulties locating the missile and intercepting it before it reaches its target.
The missile, which can carry a nuclear payload, has a maximum range of about 1,500 miles, according to The Diplomat.

JL-2A Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
The JL-2A is a submarine-launched ballistic missile armed with a nuclear warhead, and it has an estimated range of 4,500 miles, based on a report from the U.S. military.
China currently deploys four Jin-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines each armed with 12 of these missiles, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.