US intelligence suggests that Chinese missiles are filled with water.
(Baonghean.vn) - According to Bloomberg, US intelligence sources indicate that Chinese missiles are filled with water instead of fuel. This is the reason why President Xi Jinping is seeking to eradicate corruption that has undermined his plans to modernize the armed forces.
According to RT on January 7th, Bloomberg, citing sources close to US intelligence, reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping has undertaken a large-scale military reform due to alleged corruption within the armed forces that is believed to have undermined efforts to modernize the military.
According to Bloomberg, due to corruption in the defense sector, China is unlikely to begin implementing major military plans next year.
To support its argument, an intelligence source cited that Chinese missiles are believed to be filled with water instead of fuel, and that missile silos with protective hatches cannot guarantee effective launch power.
According to Bloomberg, Chinese President Xi Jinping's reform moves demonstrate that his stance remains firm and serious about improving discipline, eradicating corruption, and preparing the People's Liberation Army for sustained combat readiness.
However, Bloomberg also noted that “U.S. intelligence assessments” cannot be “independently verified.” Previously, U.S. policymakers have been “frustrated that intelligence agencies have been unable to provide information about President Xi Jinping’s plans.”
On December 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China decided to appoint General Dong Jun as Minister of National Defense.
Observers believe that the appointment of General Dong Jun comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping is implementing reforms and modernization of the military, particularly the navy, as part of an effort to make China a leading world power with the largest military.
