What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

[Swede]

China is leaping forward at an alarming rate.


China has unveiled a range of new weapons, drones and other military hardware in a massive parade that many see as a clear message to the United States and its allies.

The event saw Xi Jinping host more than 20 foreign heads of state, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, both of whom rely on China for economic support and more.

It was a display of Xi's growing power on the world stage, and of China's military prowess - the show included the "Guam killer" missile, the "loyal wingman" drone and even robotic wolves.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr1reyr059o?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

[Mossfern]

1. I'm curious

about how the parade and show of weapons by China that demonstrate how paltry and pathetic Trump's was will have an impact on Trump. Will we witness the typical narcissistic ego collapse? It could be dangerous if Trump thinks that he needs to do something "grand" to regain his emotional equilibrium

[Kaleva]

2. China has a reputation of selling junk

What looks good in a parade doesn’t mean it’s effective out in real world conditions as customers of Chinese military hardware have found out.

[Prairie Gates]

3. They sell junk to us

That doesn't mean they use junk themselves.

[Kaleva]

5. I'm talking about the military hardware they have sold to other countries

Tofu Dreg is how they do things. Look at what happened to the Chinese Belt and Road initiative .

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. That's what people said about Japanese cars in the early 70s.

By the end of the 70s they were eating Detroit's lunch.

[Kaleva]

6. Is there any evidence that Chinese military hardware is very good

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. You made your claim. You provide no link or evidence. Ball is in your court. . . . . .nt