There is an arms race going on among the major powers to develop hypersonic missile technology (missiles flying above Mach 5 speed – 6,400 kilometres per hour).
the aim of Chinese military modernization is defensive. the ability to neutralize any foolish brinkmanship serves as deterrent to the aggressor. as for nuclear weapons, any advancement is to ensure that mutually assured destruction is sustained. even the crazies in Washington probably have enough sanity not to go there. those people are fundamentally cowards and don't want to die for their cause, whatever theatrics they might put up.
I like the comments - very thoughtful. I don't pretend to know all the answers here but one thing is clear - China is closing the techologicial and military gap at an incredible rate. While dismissing your enemy lightly is never advisable, the US is not a ten feet tall giant. Even if China opens up more about what it is pursuing and how, I am not sure the US can copy that. The weakness of its system is more exposed today than ever. If the US is really confident about its prospect against China in a war, it should have already found a way to start the war as time is on China's side. The fact that the US has not done that tells you it is more afraid than letting on.
Why would China and the people of China want to do such a stupid thing. The honeymoon with America is over thanks to the TikTok refugees who showed the real America to the Chinese people on Redbook. No thank you. America was a propaganistic dream that is in truth more a nightmare for an increasing percentage of Americans.
No need to resort to name calling but I would like to ask when was the last time you were in China? China in 2025 is very different from China 2020 let alone 2015 or 2010. Do you think American conservatives can ever be won over to China. That is really the most fantastic thing I have ever heard. If there is one thing that truly unites the elites of American it is a fear and loathing of China. The left right divide is simply for domestic consumption to divide the people so they can maintain their rule. What do you mean by tech-strong Europe? What tech are you referring to? ASML? Which as we see is completely subservient to US dictate. Europe is a non entity in tech or any semblance of global power except in their past dreams. If you believe China is still a bunch of mindless workers pushing pulling lever in 996 hopeless workers dystopia you are seriously misinformed. Salaries of top executives and top scientist may not be as high as offered in the west but quality of life and national moral pride is more than an offset for pure financial reward. This can be extended from the lowest tier "peasant" to top CEO, average quality of life is way higher than the American equivalent if the metric is not just solid gold faucets but satisfaction in your daily accomplishments and confidence in national and personal progress.
Your lack of knowledge on the history of hypersonics is breathtaking.
Russia first deployed and used the mach 5-6 iskander in 2008 in the georgia war. Been used well over 1000 times since in ukraine. They also used them in syria during their intervention.
Also russia has had the mach 5-6 R-37 air to air missile for decades. With a proven 400km range used successfully in ukraine. First only by MIG-31s but now SU-30s and 35s. They even have a tactical nuke version to take out swarms of enemy aviation.
China is the only country known to have deployed hypersonic missiles against naval targets such as carriers.
Again the Russians deployed in 2018(and have since been proven in combat) the mach 10-12 khinazal air launched antiship missille and the mach 8-10 zircon antiship cruise missille. Both as seen in ukraine can hit land targets. They travel in plasma envelopes. The first use of khinzals was against a patriot SAM batteries in kiev years back.
They have the mach 26 avengaurd hypersonic glide vehicles deployed since 2020 but never tested in combat conditions.
Ilso their ABM missiles are all hypersonic.
I have no doubt the chinese missilles will work in combat, but to give the impression china leads the world in hypersonics is crazy.
I refer to US DoD reports on the subject but you could be right and the DoD info inaccurate. there are tons of reports about DF17 and DF21 you can easily find in open sources.
It's no secret ICBMs are hypersonic and they have been around for decades. short and medium range hypersonic missiles are more recent. as for anti-ship and air to air hypersonic missiles, there is plenty of literature there about Chinese arsenal. whose weapon is better is tested on battlefield and the Ukraine war speaks for itself about Russian tech, your commentary being subjective and irrelevant.
I think you underestimate the (((crazies))) in Washington... I think they will need to lose a carrier to wake them up. I like the track of China it seems that China does not want to rule the world. Only (((crazy people))) would want to do that.
"As the hypersonic arms race continues, China’s lead will force its adversaries to make huge investments in defensive measures. Bankrupting your enemy is part of Sun Tzu’s Art of War"
As sales of weaponry depend upon evidence of performance may I suggest that you have a word with your leaders for them to supply Hamas with the new missile for testing!
the aim of Chinese military modernization is defensive. the ability to neutralize any foolish brinkmanship serves as deterrent to the aggressor. as for nuclear weapons, any advancement is to ensure that mutually assured destruction is sustained. even the crazies in Washington probably have enough sanity not to go there. those people are fundamentally cowards and don't want to die for their cause, whatever theatrics they might put up.
haha, "unfortunately", China does not want to proliferate. One imperialist is enough for the world.
I like the comments - very thoughtful. I don't pretend to know all the answers here but one thing is clear - China is closing the techologicial and military gap at an incredible rate. While dismissing your enemy lightly is never advisable, the US is not a ten feet tall giant. Even if China opens up more about what it is pursuing and how, I am not sure the US can copy that. The weakness of its system is more exposed today than ever. If the US is really confident about its prospect against China in a war, it should have already found a way to start the war as time is on China's side. The fact that the US has not done that tells you it is more afraid than letting on.
Why would China and the people of China want to do such a stupid thing. The honeymoon with America is over thanks to the TikTok refugees who showed the real America to the Chinese people on Redbook. No thank you. America was a propaganistic dream that is in truth more a nightmare for an increasing percentage of Americans.
No need to resort to name calling but I would like to ask when was the last time you were in China? China in 2025 is very different from China 2020 let alone 2015 or 2010. Do you think American conservatives can ever be won over to China. That is really the most fantastic thing I have ever heard. If there is one thing that truly unites the elites of American it is a fear and loathing of China. The left right divide is simply for domestic consumption to divide the people so they can maintain their rule. What do you mean by tech-strong Europe? What tech are you referring to? ASML? Which as we see is completely subservient to US dictate. Europe is a non entity in tech or any semblance of global power except in their past dreams. If you believe China is still a bunch of mindless workers pushing pulling lever in 996 hopeless workers dystopia you are seriously misinformed. Salaries of top executives and top scientist may not be as high as offered in the west but quality of life and national moral pride is more than an offset for pure financial reward. This can be extended from the lowest tier "peasant" to top CEO, average quality of life is way higher than the American equivalent if the metric is not just solid gold faucets but satisfaction in your daily accomplishments and confidence in national and personal progress.
The US does not need any help in Bankrupting the nation.
Your lack of knowledge on the history of hypersonics is breathtaking.
Russia first deployed and used the mach 5-6 iskander in 2008 in the georgia war. Been used well over 1000 times since in ukraine. They also used them in syria during their intervention.
Also russia has had the mach 5-6 R-37 air to air missile for decades. With a proven 400km range used successfully in ukraine. First only by MIG-31s but now SU-30s and 35s. They even have a tactical nuke version to take out swarms of enemy aviation.
China is the only country known to have deployed hypersonic missiles against naval targets such as carriers.
Again the Russians deployed in 2018(and have since been proven in combat) the mach 10-12 khinazal air launched antiship missille and the mach 8-10 zircon antiship cruise missille. Both as seen in ukraine can hit land targets. They travel in plasma envelopes. The first use of khinzals was against a patriot SAM batteries in kiev years back.
They have the mach 26 avengaurd hypersonic glide vehicles deployed since 2020 but never tested in combat conditions.
Ilso their ABM missiles are all hypersonic.
I have no doubt the chinese missilles will work in combat, but to give the impression china leads the world in hypersonics is crazy.
The dark eagle was scrapped a while back
I refer to US DoD reports on the subject but you could be right and the DoD info inaccurate. there are tons of reports about DF17 and DF21 you can easily find in open sources.
It's no secret ICBMs are hypersonic and they have been around for decades. short and medium range hypersonic missiles are more recent. as for anti-ship and air to air hypersonic missiles, there is plenty of literature there about Chinese arsenal. whose weapon is better is tested on battlefield and the Ukraine war speaks for itself about Russian tech, your commentary being subjective and irrelevant.
I think you underestimate the (((crazies))) in Washington... I think they will need to lose a carrier to wake them up. I like the track of China it seems that China does not want to rule the world. Only (((crazy people))) would want to do that.
"As the hypersonic arms race continues, China’s lead will force its adversaries to make huge investments in defensive measures. Bankrupting your enemy is part of Sun Tzu’s Art of War"
As sales of weaponry depend upon evidence of performance may I suggest that you have a word with your leaders for them to supply Hamas with the new missile for testing!