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The HQ-22 is the latest in the family of HQ-2 series. The first is HQ-2 based on the Soviet SAM-2, this was the main SAM of China in 1960s. The next model is HQ-12 with improved features and physical look, and the latest is HQ-22.
The sequential number is HQ-X2, so in the future, the replacement would be HQ-32.
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Could you provide a translation?
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China's non-first strike policy is akin to putting a shackle on its own foot; trapping oneself; letting others NUKE you first, and then respond.....that does not seem like a good policy.
I suggest scrapping this 'non-first strike', but I am not saying China should use nukes first in response to attack, but simply remove that shackle/containment on oneself..
I suggest scrapping this 'non-first strike', but I am not saying China should use nukes first in response to attack, but simply remove that shackle/containment on oneself..
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No, it is actually the best policy. You see, policies or dogmas are like treaties. Meaningless when the sh-t hit the fan. China was the first nuclear power to adopt and actually put into writing the NFU doctrine as it is known today, and it has repeatedly re-affirmed its no-first-use policy in recent years, doing so in 2005, 2008, 2009 and again in 2011. The reason for that is self-evident and has to do with the optics involved in nuclear proliferation.
If the need arises, China may adopt or simply execute a pre-emptive nuclear strike, as a response to large scale conventional war, for example (like Russia proclaims). There are no shackles when you are the one imposing them on yourself.
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True, the perception of being threatened by China's first strike policy will only increase the urge of other nations to deploy more nuclear warheads aim at China's cities and other strategic infrastructures.
And the fear of being strike first by China may make other nuclear powers to carry out pre-emptive strike with-out much hesitation.
Unlike other war happy nations, China does not want any war and will always try to prevent war as much as it can. However, coupling first strike policy with a war preventive mindset is a disaster, as the enemy can only see the threat of first strike and not the policy to prevent war.
China had too many wars and too many deaths from the Taiping rebellion to the Civil war period, more than 50 million had died, some even estimated up to 70 million deaths. Thus not wise to instigate nuclear threat and fear onto others as this might bring more wars. Non-strike First policy first thought by chairman Mao is still the best.
And the fear of being strike first by China may make other nuclear powers to carry out pre-emptive strike with-out much hesitation.
Unlike other war happy nations, China does not want any war and will always try to prevent war as much as it can. However, coupling first strike policy with a war preventive mindset is a disaster, as the enemy can only see the threat of first strike and not the policy to prevent war.
China had too many wars and too many deaths from the Taiping rebellion to the Civil war period, more than 50 million had died, some even estimated up to 70 million deaths. Thus not wise to instigate nuclear threat and fear onto others as this might bring more wars. Non-strike First policy first thought by chairman Mao is still the best.
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In what possible way? Please describe why you think it is "suicidal".
Reading comments like this gives me the impression that most people are not even remotely acquainted with the nuances of nuclear policy and posture.
The only useful information is that there will be 1000km range anti-ship ballistic missiles deployed to Type 055 DDG.
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China unveils anti-ship version of its DF-26 missile
31 JANUARY 2019
China has strengthened its ballistic capabilities, by increasing its Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) forces with the development of an anti-ship variant of the Dong Feng 26 (DF-26), to deny access to its maritime zones to the US forces. It is part of a Chinese stategy that includes the expansion of the maritime zones secured by China.
Dong Feng 26 medium range anti-ship, ballistic missile
As part of this ballistic power expansion, China has recently tested an anti-ship version of its Dong Feng 26 (DF-26), just a few days after some US combat vessels went through Taiwan detroit. Both countries increase their presence near Taiwan, China to ensure its domination on Taiwan and the US to reaffirm its support to its Taiwanese ally.
The DF-26 is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) able to precisely reach targets from 3,500 to 4,000 km away. This variant of the missile is capable of hitting moving large vessels up to 2,200 km away. Therefore, some may call this variant of the Dong Feng a "carrier killer", destined to sink US aircraft carriers, which may frighten US officers and decision-makers about sending troops in the South East China Sea.
Yet, few details are known about this missile, but it is believed to be solid-fuelled and road-mobile, allowing it to be stored in underground bunkers and fired at short notice, hence difficult to counter. It is possible that the DF-26C is a follow-up version of the DF-21. Possible warheads include conventional, nuclear or even maneuverable anti-ship and hypersonic warheads.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/ind...s-anti-ship-version-of-its-df-26-missile.html
31 JANUARY 2019
China has strengthened its ballistic capabilities, by increasing its Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) forces with the development of an anti-ship variant of the Dong Feng 26 (DF-26), to deny access to its maritime zones to the US forces. It is part of a Chinese stategy that includes the expansion of the maritime zones secured by China.
Dong Feng 26 medium range anti-ship, ballistic missile
As part of this ballistic power expansion, China has recently tested an anti-ship version of its Dong Feng 26 (DF-26), just a few days after some US combat vessels went through Taiwan detroit. Both countries increase their presence near Taiwan, China to ensure its domination on Taiwan and the US to reaffirm its support to its Taiwanese ally.
The DF-26 is a medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) able to precisely reach targets from 3,500 to 4,000 km away. This variant of the missile is capable of hitting moving large vessels up to 2,200 km away. Therefore, some may call this variant of the Dong Feng a "carrier killer", destined to sink US aircraft carriers, which may frighten US officers and decision-makers about sending troops in the South East China Sea.
Yet, few details are known about this missile, but it is believed to be solid-fuelled and road-mobile, allowing it to be stored in underground bunkers and fired at short notice, hence difficult to counter. It is possible that the DF-26C is a follow-up version of the DF-21. Possible warheads include conventional, nuclear or even maneuverable anti-ship and hypersonic warheads.
https://www.navyrecognition.com/ind...s-anti-ship-version-of-its-df-26-missile.html
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The article is wrong from the first sentence.
В России начались испытания гиперзвуковых крылатых ракет "Циркон"
https://ria.ru/20160317/1391446801.html
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