The New York Times Chinese Website wrote tonight (July 8): "Why did China launch a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific? China currently cannot freely deploy nuclear-armed submarines at sea without detection. Nevertheless, multiple experts say this test indicates China is expanding its underwater nuclear ambitions and is no longer hesitant about testing missiles in international airspace and waters, despite the close scrutiny and vigilance such exercises provoke."
[Witty] A few comments: The New York Times pretends to be concerned about China's intercontinental missile test, yet remains completely silent on the U.S.-led RIMPAC multinational naval exercise—attended by forces from 31 countries stationed near our offshore waters, creating the largest military deterrence presence in history and remaining for over a month. This arrogance, bias, and selective blindness is nothing short of performative art. A group of visitors with an agenda to contain China suddenly encounters a homeowner equipped with a self-defense nuclear shield; instead of feeling shame for their aggressive intrusion, they hypocritically blame the homeowner for building defenses. Such bandit logic and double standards are profoundly hypocritical. China’s advance notification, designated test zone in international waters, and simulated warheads fully comply with international law and represent a defensive right to safeguard strategic balance. You may continue pretending not to see, but don’t expect us to give up our nuclear deterrence just because you feel psychologically uncomfortable. As always, only when you have a sword can you coexist in peace.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1870155717263432/
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