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A Chinese ICBM Test in the Pacific
Manage episode 446021607 series 61397
China tested an ICBM deep into the Pacific Ocean, instead of short-shooting it into PRC deserts.
Decker Eveleth joins Jeffrey to talk about why this is a fascinating change in behavior for the PLA Rocket Force and PRC in general. China has only ever done this twice before, both over 40 years ago, back in 1980. Decker and Jeffrey talk about the internally signalling mechanisms, the issues with corruption in the PLARF, China's potential move to US and Russian style ICBM test notifications, strategic stability, and our favorite: absolutely gorgeous high-resolution photos of solid-fuel ICBMs.
Audio Originally Recorded September 27th
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272 episodes
Manage episode 446021607 series 61397
China tested an ICBM deep into the Pacific Ocean, instead of short-shooting it into PRC deserts.
Decker Eveleth joins Jeffrey to talk about why this is a fascinating change in behavior for the PLA Rocket Force and PRC in general. China has only ever done this twice before, both over 40 years ago, back in 1980. Decker and Jeffrey talk about the internally signalling mechanisms, the issues with corruption in the PLARF, China's potential move to US and Russian style ICBM test notifications, strategic stability, and our favorite: absolutely gorgeous high-resolution photos of solid-fuel ICBMs.
Audio Originally Recorded September 27th
Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!
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