Tag: xinjiang
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PLA Cavalry Exposes Glaring Weaknesses in Modern Warfare Readiness
The PLA's cavalry training course, which drew around 100 troops, has highlighted some glaring gaps in the military's modern warfare readiness, particularly in armor, weapons, and communications. Despite the flashy mounted saber drills and obstacle jumping, the exercises have exposed some serious equipment shortfalls.
China Rapidly Expands Secretive 'Area 51'-Like Airbase
New satellite images reveal a massive expansion at Lop Nur Airbase in Xinjiang, with fresh taxiways, hangars, and fuel storage facilities that supercharge the airfield's capacity for aircraft movements and flight tests. The rapid buildout, including a sprawling 3.1-mile runway, suggests a frantic pace of activity at the secretive base.