Summary: China’s military strategy includes a significant focus on expanding its arsenal of Dong-Feng 21 (DF-21D) ballistic missiles, known as “carrier killers,” to counter U.S. naval capabilities.

Key Points and Summary - China's DF-21D is the country's original "carrier-killer," a road-mobile, solid-fuel ballistic missile designed to hit moving U.S. aircraft carriers from 1,500-2,000 km away. ...

July 11, 2025: China now has ballistic missiles that can hit ships, especially aircraft carriers, at sea. The U.S. Navy has not been open about how it plans to defend its ships against Chinese ...

China continues its long march toward international dominance. After having announced its intention to become the world’s leading superpower, displacing the United States, by the hundred-year ...