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China Unveils DF-5 Missile Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

6/7/2025

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Chinese state media has unveiled the formidable DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, showcasing its ability to carry multiple nuclear warheads. This revelation comes as tensions with the U.S. escalate over Taiwan, sending a clear signal of China's determination to project its nuclear strength on the world stage.

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Chinese state media has unveiled the formidable DF-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, showcasing its ability to carry multiple nuclear warheads. This revelation comes as tensions with the U.S. escalate over Taiwan, sending a clear signal of China's determination to project its nuclear strength on the world stage.