Beijing Expands and Upgrades 3 Airbases Near Taiwan: Satellite Images

Beijing Expands and Upgrades 3 Airbases Near Taiwan: Satellite Images
Map showing China, Taiwan, and the Taiwan Strait. Image source: Central Intelligence Agency
Frank Yue
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China is expanding and upgrading three airbases in a coastal province across from Taiwan. Experts say the move could facilitate incoming military jets at a potential Taiwan Strait frontline.

Satellite imagery shows China began expanding and upgrading the airbases in early 2020 at Longtian village, Hui'an county, and Zhangzhou city, all in southeastern China’s Fujian Province, which sits across the sea from Taiwan, reported The Drive, an American tech and military site. Projects include runway and apron extensions, bunkers, hardened aircraft hangars, a new surface-to-air missile defense site, administrative buildings, and possible barracks.
Frank Yue
Frank Yue
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Frank Yue is a Canada-based journalist for The Epoch Times who covers China-related news. He also holds an M.A. in English language and literature from Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China.
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