According to Xinhua News Agency, at 00:00 on the day, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying training simulation warheads into the relevant public sea area of the Pacific Ocean, accurately landing in the predetermined sea area. This missile launch was a routine arrangement in the annual military training of the Rocket Force, achieving the expected objectives. China had previously notified the relevant countries.

Years ago, the predecessor of the Rocket Force, the Second Artillery Corps, conducted a test launch of the Dongfeng intercontinental missile into the South Pacific region. Years later, the renamed Rocket Force launched an intercontinental missile into the East Pacific region. The successful test launch of the Dongfeng intercontinental missile years ago marked that China could deliver nuclear warheads to the heads of most countries, including the United States.

So, what is the difference in this test launch compared to the one from years ago? In terms of the flight path, the missile launched this time took off from Hainan Island, flew over Luzon Island, skimmed past the "rebel" Philippines in the South China Sea, and then crossed the South Pacific, hitting the waters east of Peru in South America, thousands of kilometers away. The launch from years ago, on the other hand, was from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu, crossing the waters between the opposite shore and Japan, hitting the South Pacific region thousands of kilometers away. By comparison, both launches were aimed at warning the major countries that were threatening China's security at the time. Both flew over the Seventh Fleet's area of operation, targeting the United States, which obstructs China's national unification and threatens the security of the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. This time, while continuing to target the United States, the missile also skimmed past the Philippines, giving this monkey, which has been jumping around recently, a lesson. At the same time, it targeted both the puppet on the front stage and the mastermind behind the scenes, with the intention of killing the chicken to scare the monkey being very clear.

From the perspective of missile launch types, the Dongfeng missile launched before the year was launched at the already publicly known Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and the Dongfeng is an old-fashioned two-stage liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. After the year, China launched the latest generation of solid-fuel, road-mobile strategic nuclear missile, the Dongfeng, also known as the Dongfeng Jia Gai. Because it uses solid fuel, the launch preparation time is shorter, and because it is road-mobile, it is far more flexible and covert than the Dongfeng's silo-based launch. The Dongfeng can launch from any open space, strike, and withdraw, relying on China's extensive road network, the Dongfeng can achieve "appearing and disappearing mysteriously." Therefore, the Rocket Force's public test launch of the Dongfeng this time, in addition to demonstrating the missile's range, also tests its mobility as an important indicator. After all, the traditional silo-launched Dongfeng is susceptible to enemy satellite surveillance, significantly reducing the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence.

Geographically, this launch from Hainan Island, a region adjacent to the United States where the terrain is fully controlled by the US military, indicates that the missile launcher was flexibly and dynamically deployed to this area, and the chosen missile launcher was randomly selected. This not only successfully tested the ability of frontline combat units to be deployed to the battlefield at any time but also conveyed to the United States that China can launch sudden attacks from any point within its mainland at any moment. This move carries profound deterrence!

The range of this flight is longer than that of the previous year by several kilometers, with these additional kilometers essentially covering the entire United States. However, the previous year's range of several kilometers could only reach Alaska and Hawaii, not reaching the core areas of the U.S. mainland. Therefore, this test launch of the Dongfeng missile marks the first time China has demonstrated its nuclear strike capability that covers the entire United States.

From a confidentiality perspective, China only informed the United States before the test launch, and the U.S. was not previously aware. This is the first time China has demonstrated its intelligence capabilities to the U.S. after the latest reform of the Rocket Force, once again establishing a positive deterrence against the U.S. military; comprehensively boosting the confidence of the entire nation in the intelligence and combat capabilities of the People's Liberation Army, and upholding the iron-blooded combat spirit of "using me in the first battle, and I will surely win."

From the perspective of openness. This test launch was pre-notified to the United States by China in advance, while the United States had widely deployed strategic anti-missile radar systems, including band radars, from the South China Sea to Hawaii and South America. By pre-informing the United States, China could openly collect data on the Dongfeng missile. This indicates that China is not afraid of missile data leakage. China is not afraid of missile data leakage, partly because we already have newer and stronger missiles like the Dongfeng, and partly because we are clearly telling the West: even if the data is public, you still can't intercept it. The speed of the Dongfeng missile exceeds Mach, and the anti-missile systems developed by the United States are simply unable to intercept it. During the terminal phase of the attack, the U.S. anti-missile systems are nothing but scrap metal. If the Dongfeng missile is equipped with a wave-riding warhead, it can not only strike strategic targets within the United States but also flexibly target U.S. Navy ships sailing throughout the Pacific region, and even the U.S. Navy aircraft carriers docked in the port of San Diego, California, could be destroyed at any time. If further modified with a hypersonic intercontinental warhead, the range could be increased to tens of thousands of kilometers, enabling it to strike any target on Earth and remain uninterceptable. It is precisely because of the powerful penetration capabilities of China's intercontinental missiles that, even if the United States painstakingly obtains the parameters of this missile, China still confidently demonstrates it to the United States.

When China showcased its capabilities, Japan was the first to bark like a dog, claiming that China had not informed Japan about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. We just want to say, Japan really thinks too highly of itself. Not to mention that only China, Russia, and the United States are qualified to report such intercontinental missile launches, even if it were to deal with Japan, the Dongfeng and Dongfeng missiles would suffice, let alone needing such a formidable weapon as the Dongfeng. In contrast, while Japan was barking, the United States expressed a welcome attitude. Previously, Biden continued to hype the "China threat" in routine meetings, but now China has given this senile leader a resounding slap in the face. This is the United States' recognition of a strong nation and a manifestation of the U.S.'s superior understanding compared to Japan.

So, what is the significance of this missile test after the New Year? Every event has both immediate and fundamental causes. Xueyin analyzes the fundamental reasons behind this missile test first. The test in the year when the reform and opening-up policy was re-established was set against the backdrop of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan at the end of the year, and China's punitive actions against Vietnam, the small regional hegemon in Southeast Asia. At that time, China had already recognized the profound changes in the world situation. China needed to quickly gain the technological dividends from the West during the most critical turning point in the confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, to continue the great cause of the revival of the Chinese nation and build its own strong economic power. At that time, China was hostile to the Soviet Union and could only open up to the West, establishing industrial chains that were compatible with the West. This test was a demonstration of our ultimate weapon to the Western powers who still fantasized about the demise of China. This was China showing its sharp edge after easing relations with the West, warning them not to think about overthrowing China again. After this show of force, China began its vigorous reform and opening-up. The West, recognizing China's bottom line and the pressure from the Soviet Union, indeed began to transfer technology, capital, and management experience to China, and their strategy towards China was always peaceful evolution. The restraint in not dwelling on the invasion of the new Eight-Nation Alliance was key, with the deterrence of the Dongfeng missile back then being the thorn in their aggressive ambitions, constantly tormenting them. This test also illustrates one point: without a national神器 that guarantees a sure kill, enemies will not abandon their plans for aggression. Iran is a living example of this. Iran, since the late President Raisi, has been eager to learn from China, immediately starting nationwide infrastructure construction, re-establishing economic and trade relations with the West, breaking domestic isolation. This learning is understandable; it is the correct path for the rise of the Iranian nation. Although maintaining restraint after the assassination of Haniyah, it still couldn't stop Israel from assassinating high-ranking commanders in Lebanon and Iran. World history repeatedly proves that any mercy towards the Jewish capital, these beasts, only brings the fangs of the serpent. Iran was one of the earliest countries to shelter Jews, but now the Jewish Israel hates Iran the most. The best way to deal with the Jewish serpent is to hit its seven inches with a stick, only by hurting them or almost killing them will they beg for mercy! Iran can only truly achieve national peace by launching a missile attack with iron rain, directly targeting the Israeli elite and the U.S. behind them, and only peace can develop the economy. China understood this principle back then, which is why it mobilized the entire nation to develop the two bombs and one satellite, laying the foundation for China's gradual reform and opening-up after the year and ultimately achieving success. Truth and justice are only on the edge of the blade! The Western powers are like jackals; they never listen to reason or justice. The only language they understand is the fist; only by breaking their heads with an iron fist will they recognize your strength and allow you to join the ranks of the powerful. Only by hurting them will they carefully weigh their actions when they target us and our friends, and only when the losses outweigh the gains will they abandon their aggression. China's test of the intercontinental missile this time is like an arrow shot to hold the line before the two armies clash. This missile is telling the U.S. that the Pacific is no longer America's inland lake. This time it targets South America, next time it will be North America.

From the high-precision, uninterceptable anti-ship missile technology showcased by China, this test launch is comparable to Lü Bu's famous arrow shot at the gate of the camp during the Three Kingdoms period. Lü Bu shot and hit the small branch of his own halberd from a distance of meters. It is worth noting that in modern Olympic recurve archery competitions, the shooting distance is only meters, and to win, one must hit the yellow bullseye the size of a bowl. Lü Bu, however, hit a branch only one-third the size of a bowl from a distance three times that of an Olympic champion's competition. This means that in any confrontation between two armies, Lü Bu could hit any target he aimed at. It was precisely because of this ability that Lü Bu, whether aiding Liu Bei or Ji Ling, could always strike down the opposing leader. This is the fundamental reason why Ji Ling, who commanded one hundred thousand troops, ultimately chose to retreat. Lü Bu's archery skills far surpassed those of the legendary archers in the Three Kingdoms, including Huang Zhong, Xiahou Yuan, and Tai Ci. The arrow shot at the gate of the camp is even recorded in the official history of the Three Kingdoms. Lü Bu's archery was unparalleled in the world, which is also why he was so formidable.

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