China puts DF missiles on display as flight bans fuel speculation about ICBM test

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Chinese state media displayed Dongfeng missiles, including the nuclear-capable DF-61 ICBM and the DF-100 long-range cruise missile. The display coincided with unconfirmed speculation that the PLA Rocket Force may have conducted an inland ICBM test or missile-interception activity.

Chinese state media showcased several Dongfeng-series missiles on Thursday to mark a key anniversary, including the nuclear-capable DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the rarely seen DF-100 long-range supersonic cruise missile. The coverage coincided with social media reports suggesting that the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force might have conducted an inland ICBM test, potentially involving a ground-based mid-course missile interception, although neither activity has been...