Chinese Media Say Taiwan New Long-Range Cruise Missile ‘Slow, Easy to Shoot Down’

Defense News ,Taiwan & China :- In August 2023, Taiwan tested a new missile, the Hsiung Feng IIE, with a range of 1,200 kilometers. This means it can reach deep into China, according to Taiwanese reports.

However, Chinese media, in the Ordnance Industry Science Technology magazine, criticized the missile. They said it's big, not very fast, and lacks stealth technology, making it easy to detect with advanced radar. The report also claimed that China's military can intercept the missile because Taiwan has limited abilities in guiding it during its journey.

Some believe that China's criticism might be a tactic to undermine confidence in Taiwan's military. Last year, Chinese researchers claimed they could destroy a US Navy aircraft carrier group supporting Taiwan with just 24 hypersonic anti-ship missiles. Taiwan dismissed this as psychological warfare.

The negative comments from Chinese media about Taiwan's missile suggest that China is closely watching Taiwan's military developments. Business Insider suggests that China is likely monitoring any advanced weapons that could defend against an invasion or effectively strike the mainland.

China is also keeping an eye on US arms sales to Taiwan, stating in November 2023 that the island nation is becoming a "powder keg."