South China SeaChina intensifies nuclear strike threat in South China Sea

Round-the-clock nuclear sub patrols with new long-range missile capable of hitting US mainland raises stakes in contested waterway

by Gabriel Honrada April 5, 2023

„China’s nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) are now prowling the South China Sea round-the-clock, ensuring a second-strike capability against US and allied forces in the event of a Taiwan contingency.

This week, Reuters reported that China is now keeping at least one nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) at sea at all times, potentially stretching US defenses, putting more targets at risk, and pressuring the US and its allies to develop new capabilities to counter the threat.“ (…)

China intensifies nuclear strike threat in South China Sea

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US cranking pressure on China in South China Sea

Kommentar GB:

Es ist zwar evident, verdient aber dennoch erwähnt zu werden:

nicht China operiert mit einer Kriegsflotte direkt vor einer der US-Küsten,

sondern die USA opieren mit ihrer Navy im südchinesischen Meer.

Was sagt uns das?