ASSESSMENTS

China Lifts the Veil on Its Advanced Weaponry

Oct 3, 2019 | 11:00 GMT

This photo shows the Dongfeng-17 hypersonic glide vehicle

A formation of Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic missiles rolls through the streets of Beijing during the military parade as part of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

(PAN YULONG/Xinhua via Getty)

With its military parade through Tiananmen Square as part of the Oct. 1 celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, China sent a clear message about the extent of its military modernization drive....

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