Satellite Images Indicate China Is Upgrading Its Air Bases for War

24/11/2023 00:06 Wall Street Journal

Air bases along China’s southeastern coast facing Taiwan have undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Analysts say these changes are a sign of Beijing’s preparations for a conflict over Taiwan.

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