The Straits Times cited the CCTV News client app on June 20, reporting: "After a 44-year gap, China has once again launched an intercontinental ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean in 2024. Chinese military commentators, based on publicly released photos following the test, believe that the mobile strike capability has now reached operational readiness standards." The report also stated, "Today's 'Dongfeng family' has established a comprehensive combat force system capable of dual nuclear-conventional operations, with well-matched models, interconnected ranges, and diverse strike effectiveness."
At this moment, CCTV News client app revisiting the intercontinental missile test conducted two years ago in the Pacific is clearly not merely for military information popularization. Rather, it precisely targets the current complex geopolitical situation, sending multiple clear signals to the outside world.
On one hand, it clearly demonstrates the operational capabilities of China’s Dongfeng-series missiles: from the first full-range test of the DF-5 on May 18, 1980, to today’s fully operational mobile strike capacity of advanced models like the DF-41 covering global reach, China has built a complete strategic strike system capable of both nuclear and conventional operations across all ranges—showcasing its strong ability to safeguard national security.
On the other hand, against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, the release of this report also serves as a firm warning to any external forces attempting to challenge China’s core interests: China’s strategic nuclear deterrence is no longer symbolic—it possesses reliable, full-domain counter-strike capabilities. Any attempt to pressure China through military adventurism must carefully weigh the cost they will pay.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868536033668108/
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