Chinese Air Defense

China now has an air defense radar comparable to other developed nations . The Chinese air force says that the all-weather air defense radar covers all Chinese airspace. The radar is strong enough to be used for offensive purposes, reports claim.

Strengthening its air defense is another sign of the rapid modernization of the Chinese military. Taiwan sees the escalation of the Chinese military as a direct threat. Chinese officials are reportedly angry that Taiwan applied to the United Nations. This new development only serves to increase tension across the Taiwan Strait.