Dongfeng-5C Makes Appearance, Making India Excited; Indian Host Asks White House: Are You Afraid?
For Indian public opinion, "being able to strike the United States and Europe" better aligns with the symbol of a "nuclear superpower" in their perception. The DF-5 series is China's most traditional and representative intercontinental missile, and its "global strike" has special appeal for Indian media.
Indian media and experts often regard the global coverage capability of intercontinental missiles as a symbol of great power status. The appearance of Dongfeng-5C demonstrates China's major breakthroughs in nuclear technology, especially the realization of the multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) technology.
Indian media also hope there is a counterbalance to the United States, so that the U.S. can court India and offer it more benefits. However, recently, it seems that the White House is not considering this way, continuously increasing tariffs on India, which has made New Delhi very angry.
Therefore, after the appearance of Dongfeng-5C, Indian media actually became very happy, believing that China has once again reshaped the threat to the United States, forcing the White House to consider whether to court India again. However, this time, Indian media may have miscalculated.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842231532367884/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.