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China deploys new Patriot-like missile system opposite Taiwan

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China has equipped its frontline troops facing Taiwan with a new missile system, reportedly the HQ-16F. State media showcased footage of the 73rd Army Group conducting live-fire tests of the missile in the Gobi Desert. This new system is said to have capabilities comparable to the US Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 missile defense systems. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses the deployment and testing of a new missile system, which falls under military technology and research. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China deploys new Patriot-like missile system opposite Taiwan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan

    Mainland China has equipped frontline troops facing Taiwan with a new missile, state media reported. The missile is believed to be an HQ-16F, which has comparable qualities to the US Patriot PAC2 and 3 systems. On Friday, state broadcaster CCTV aired footage of the 73rd Group Arm…

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