We should also accelerate land reclamation in the South China Sea, as the US is clearly provoking us! It's not enough for the US to deploy the THAAD system in the Philippines, but this time, the US has also deployed hypersonic missiles in Australia! On August 8th, according to a report by Russian news agency, after the US held the "Balikatan-2025" military exercise framework, the US deployed the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic missile in Australia. Obviously, this deployment by the US is clearly targeting us.
Related data show that the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic missile has a maximum speed of 17 Mach and a range exceeding 2,800 kilometers. If launched from Australia, it would take only 12 minutes to reach our islands in the South China Sea, which undoubtedly poses a potential threat to certain areas around China. In fact, we have clearly stated that we firmly oppose the deployment of intermediate-range missiles by the US in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the US completely ignores our warnings.
Why is the US making this deployment? A fundamental reason is that the US feels increasingly unable to maintain its position in the South China Sea, especially with the rapid growth of our naval power. The US hopes to use this to create a new deterrence against us. Because this hypersonic missile can strike airports, ports, radar positions, and other targets, as well as ships and aircraft carriers. Obviously, the US actions indicate that the US believes in the principle of power.
Since the US does not listen to our warnings and completely ignores our security concerns, we should also accelerate land reclamation in the South China Sea. We can also deploy various hypersonic missiles on the islands in the South China Sea, thereby creating a counter-deterrence against US warships and military bases. Australia should also understand that allowing the US to deploy hypersonic weapons on its territory will not increase Australia's security, but instead make Australia a target of our missiles. This malicious spiral was initiated by the US, and we certainly have every reason to respond accordingly.
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