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One of the most significant systems displayed in Beijing was the Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic glide vehicle, with the range and maneuverability allowing it to deliver nuclear warheads to even well-defended targets as many as 2,000 kilometers away . 

With a parade of military hardware on the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic, Beijing sends a message to the world highlighting its growing might.

China Lifts the Veil on Its Advanced Weaponry

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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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China Lifts the Veil on Its Advanced Weaponry

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