China’s missile testing facilities have been equipped with mock U.S. and Japanese targets as military intelligence revealed that a ballistic strike on the U.S.’ Pacific facilities could be conducted by Beijing within minutes.
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In the latest report on his blog, “War on the Rocks,” Navy Cmdr. Thomas Shugart presented an in-depth view of China’s military infrastructure in the Gobi Desert.
The analysis offered side-by-side comparisons of Chinese military bases and U.S. facilities in Japan, showing striking similarities and revealing just how quickly Beijing could strike U.S. and Japanese assets if a conflict broke out. The region is already plagued with heightened tensions between nations, Washington-based …