SAEDNEWS: Beijing has publicly displayed its intercontinental ballistic missile, the DF-5B—capable of striking anywhere in the continental U.S.—in a bold message wrapped in steel and silence.
According to Saed News, China has unveiled its DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a nuclear-capable weapon with a reported range of 12,000 kilometers and a destructive force 200 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The announcement, accompanied by an official video release, signals a calculated act of strategic messaging aimed squarely at Washington.
The DF-5B is part of China's ongoing modernization of its nuclear arsenal, a program that has raised deep concern among Western defense analysts. The missile is believed to be capable of carrying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), allowing it to strike several locations simultaneously with high precision.
“This is not just about deterrence—it’s about redefining the balance of power,” said a senior analyst at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). “By showcasing this missile so publicly, China is making clear that it intends to match or surpass U.S. capabilities.”
The display comes amid intensifying Sino-American tensions over Taiwan, the South China Sea, and high-tech trade restrictions. While Beijing has not explicitly framed the unveiling as a response to U.S. policy, the symbolism is unmistakable: a veiled warning, presented with the cold precision of military choreography.
As global powers navigate a shifting geopolitical landscape, China's latest revelation underscores the growing prominence—and peril—of 21st-century nuclear brinkmanship.
