Chinese military launch missiles and test weapons close to North Korea amid WW3 fears

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
By Paul Martin

CHINA’S military has tested a range of new missiles and weapons close to North Korea in a bid to “enhance” their “combat skills” amid heightened nuclear tensions.

By ALETHA ADU
Express.co.uk
Wed, May 10, 2017

The military drills were carried out in the north-eastern Bahai Sea and were labelled “successful” by Chinese officials.

According to reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping is overseeing a sweeping modernisation of the country’s military.

President Xi is said to be emphasising technological innovation and naval capability as he seeks to project an image of power in the face of the South China Sea dispute.

Yesterday’s drills were initiated to increase the country’s “operational capability” so they can effectively deal with future national security threats, officials claimed.

Michael Hirson, Asia director of Eurasia Group, believes Chinese authorities are starting to lose their patience with North Korea.

Mr Hirson said on CNBC: “We’re seeing some incremental steps that the Chinese may be in favour of doing more. I think China is signalling to both sides, to the US that China is doing more, that China is acting in good faith to head off a crisis in North Korea.

“Primarily they’re telling the US that ultimately China feels the only solution in North Korea is one that involves diplomacy and getting North Korea to the table.”

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