This Chinese Military Unit Runs One of the World's Largest Missile Forces | WSJ

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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. News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #China #Military #WSJ