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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- The Wall Street Journal (Company)
- PLA (Company)
- Lu'an airbase (Location)
- Anqing (Location)
- China's Ministry of Defense (Company)
- Longtian airfield (Location)
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- Taiwan (Location)
- Huian military airbase (Location)