China’s Rocket Force arsenal is regarded as the crown jewel of the People’s Liberation Army. In recent years, the secretive Chinese military unit has test-launched more ballistic missiles than the rest of the world combined. All American bases in the Asia-Pacific, including Guam, are within range of precision missiles from the Chinese mainland.

WSJ looks at how China’s Rocket Force is preparing for a possible invasion of Taiwan and deterring the U.S. from intervening.

Chapters:
0:00 China’s missile capabilities
0:48 Rocket force, explained
2:01 Nuclear force
2:41 Silos
4:26 Hitting Taiwan
5:43 Challenges for the U.S.

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