Title:

 China a Rising Threat to National Security, Say DOD Leaders

Author:

David Vergun

Source:

US Department of Defense

Date:

March 13, 2019 

Description:

China is building up its military in ways that threaten U.S. and allied interests in the Western Pacific and in the South China Sea in particular, the deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said today. For example, its DF21 and DF26 missiles are capable of targeting ships in the area and land targets, including Guam, a major resupply location for U.S. forces, Alan R. Shaffer said.