China Conducts Simulated Strike Drill on US Warship in Western Pacific Airspace

South China Sea Transformed into Cutting-Edge Weapons Exhibition, China's Latest 'H-6J Bomber' Conducts Live-Fire Training
China Deploys Advanced Weapons in South China Sea Drills, Showcasing Firepower and Technology

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Amid escalating US-China tensions, China deployed its latest 'H-6J bomber' to conduct military exercises in the South China Sea.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale live-fire exercises in the South China Sea until the 2nd of next month. During this period, the H-6J bomber was also deployed to demonstrate strength. The South China Sea has become a showcase for the latest weapons of both the US and China.

China's state-run Global Times, citing the Chinese Ministry of National Defense's announcement on the 31st, reported that the Chinese naval aviation team completed practical flight training with the H-6J bomber in the South China Sea.

The Global Times reported that the H-6J bomber underwent practical training including day and night takeoffs and landings, long-range strikes, and attacks on maritime targets.

The newspaper also stated that the H-6J bomber conducted training to bomb simulated warships in the Western Pacific airspace. According to the Global Times, this was practical training with a view to potential armed conflict with the United States.

The H-6J bomber was deployed in September 2018, but detailed specifications have not been publicly disclosed to date. However, it is known to be an upgraded version (performance-enhanced) of the existing 'H-6G bomber,' with an operational range of 3,500 km. It is also reported that its anti-ship missile carrying capacity is twice that of the existing H-6G bomber.

The Chinese naval aviation team also showcased the technical capabilities of its combat aircraft by conducting nighttime aerial refueling training for fighter jets in the South China Sea.

Tensions between the US and China have reached a peak as the US declares China's South China Sea territorial claims illegal. China's military exercises in the South China Sea are interpreted as a warning to the US and a show of force using firepower.

According to Xinhua News Agency, on the 30th, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Luo Guochang stated regarding South China Sea territorial claims, "China has sufficient historical and legal grounds to claim sovereignty over the South China Sea and adjacent waters," and urged, "The US side must stop its erroneous remarks and military provocations in the South China Sea that undermine peace in the ASEAN region."

He also emphasized, "The US stirring up trouble ('Heungpungjakrang') in the South China Sea only makes China more determined ('Seungpungpapang') to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and security and to steadfastly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea."

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