PLA showcases YJ-20 hypersonic missiles as Balikatan drills heat up South China Sea
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 07:13 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The Chinese military aired footage of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launches, amid joint US-Philippines-Japan drills in the disputed South China Sea.
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