China’s anti-ship missiles including the DF-26 pose a new challenge for the US in the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo
Opinion
Opinion
How Chinese missile tests could up the stakes for the US in the South China Sea
- Last month’s tests of anti-ship missiles near the disputed Spratly Islands send a clear message to Washington about the risks of future engagement, writes Ankit Panda
- US planners have long worried about the risks of intervening in support of Taiwan and the Philippines, and the use of these weapons may cancel out its advantages
China’s anti-ship missiles including the DF-26 pose a new challenge for the US in the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo