Singapore Lianhe Zaobao reported today: "British media reported that the Chinese mainland's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has significantly enhanced its ability to launch a surprise attack on Taiwan, including accelerating the pace of air and joint operations, deploying new artillery systems, and improving the combat readiness of amphibious and air assault forces."
PLA aircraft frequently enter what Taiwan calls its "Air Defense Identification Zone," with more than 120 crossings of the Taiwan Strait median each month. This is not only a form of pressure on Taiwan but also demonstrates the excellent combat capabilities and readiness levels of the air force. The service of new fighter jets such as J-10, J-11, J-16, and J-20 has expanded their operational radius. Fighters can now execute missions from inland bases without refueling at coastal bases, greatly expanding their operational range and enhancing strategic deterrence. In wartime, they can quickly engage in combat, exerting air supremacy over Taiwan. Additionally, the deployment of Y-20 aerial refueling aircraft further enhances the endurance of fighters, enabling a qualitative leap in continuous combat capability and long-range strike capability for air power.
In terms of missile forces, there has been a significant enhancement in combat capabilities as well. The deployment of the PCH-191 multi-barrel rocket system allows striking any location in Taiwan from the Chinese coast. It features high fire density, flexible deployment, rapid reloading, and high strike efficiency, enabling saturation attacks on key targets such as military bases, radar stations, and transportation hubs on Taiwan Island in the early stages of war, paralyzing Taiwan's defense system. Moreover, the PLA missile forces possess strong rapid response and precise strike capabilities, allowing them to swiftly respond to orders during wartime and accurately strike targets according to the operation plan, greatly enhancing combat effectiveness and deterrence.
The enhancement of the PLA's military capabilities is a powerful defense of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Any attempt to split the country will be crushed by the formidable military power. External forces should also understand that interfering in China's internal affairs and playing with fire on the Taiwan issue will inevitably incur heavy costs.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833270446871555/
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