US intelligence believes China's missiles are filled with water
(Baonghean.vn) - According to Bloomberg, US intelligence sources said that Chinese missiles are filled with water, not fuel. This is the reason why President Xi Jinping is trying to root out corruption that has undermined his plan to modernize the armed forces.
According to RT news agency on January 7, Bloomberg quoted a source close to US intelligence as saying that Chinese President Xi Jinping has carried out a large-scale military reform due to corruption in the force, which is believed to have undermined efforts to modernize the armed forces.
According to Bloomberg, due to corruption in the defense sector, China is unlikely to begin implementing major military plans next year.
To argue, an intelligence source cited that Chinese missiles are believed to be filled with water, rather than fuel, and that missile silos with protective hatches cannot ensure effective launch force.
According to Bloomberg, the reform move of Chinese President Xi Jinping shows that his stance is still firm and very serious in improving discipline, eliminating corruption and preparing the People's Liberation Army for long-term fighting.
However, Bloomberg also noted that “US intelligence assessments” cannot be “independently verified.” In the past, US policymakers have been “frustrated by the inability of intelligence agencies to provide information on President Xi Jinping’s plans.”
On December 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China decided to appoint Senior General Dong Jun as Minister of National Defense.
Observers say the appointment of Senior General Dong Jun comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping is reforming and modernizing the military, especially the navy, as part of efforts to make China the world's leading power with the largest army./.
