TikToker Finds Chinese Nuclear Missile Part in Desert
Summary
A video on the Chinese version of TikTok shows people finding part of a Dong Feng-31 nuclear-capable missile in a desert in northern China. The missile piece is from a model capable of reaching as far as the United States, highlighting China's growing nuclear capabilities.Key Facts
- The video was posted on Douyin, which is like TikTok in China, showing a missile part found in the desert.
- The missile is a Dong Feng-31, known for being able to carry nuclear weapons over long distances.
- The finding occurred in China's Badain Jaran Desert, located in Inner Mongolia.
- The DF-31 missiles are part of China’s expanding nuclear force, which now reportedly has over 600 warheads.
- The specific missile part shown is a shroud, which protects the missile's sensitive parts during launch.
- The DF-31A variant, seen in the video, can reach distances as far as 8,200 miles.
- The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has likely deployed over 100 DF-31 missiles for enhanced counterstrike capabilities.
- The video remains online, without being removed by Chinese authorities, indicating uncertainty about its security impact.
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