Monday, 7 September 2015

China's anti-ship missile and troop cuts highlight shifting power

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China's anti-ship missile and troop cuts highlight shifting power
Beijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2015 - China's unveiling of "carrier-killer" missiles and cuts in troop numbers on Thursday underlined its shift towards naval strength amid growing Pacific rivalry with the US, analysts said. More than a dozen anti-ship ballistic missiles capable of travelling at 10 times the speed of sound were shown at a massive military parade in Beijing, with state television calling them a "trump card" in pot ... more


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