How China Is Upgrading Its Air Bases to Prepare for War With Taiwan | WSJ Coordinates
Air bases along China’s southeastern coast have undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Analysts say these changes are a sign of Beijing’s preparations for a conflict over Taiwan. WSJ explores how China has been upgrading its air bases to strengthen military capabilities, and what challenges that poses for Taiwan and its allies. Chapters: 0:00 China improving military bases 0:54 Purpose of base upgrades 1:41 UAVs and jet fighters 2:57 Hardened shelters 4:43 Air defense ...
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- Huian military airbase (location)
- The Wall Street Journal (company)
- Alex Neill (person)
- Longtian airfield (location)
- PLA (company)
- WZ-8 (product)
- Lu'an airbase (location)
- Anqing (location)
- China's Ministry of Defense (company)
- U.S. officials (person)
- Taiwan (location)