What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

China boasts impressive military hardware

Among the weaponry on display at the National Day parade in Beijing, one obvious highlight was the unveiling of China's new H-6N nuclear-capable bomber, which has been specifically designed for patrolling China's South China Sea outposts and could be a game-changer in regional military dynamics.

Long-range missiles on display

The parade also showcased China's growing arsenal of long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, emphasizing their capability to strike targets across Asia, including US bases in Japan and Guam, and far into the Pacific Ocean.

The global context

The parade came amid heightened military tensions between China and the US, with the latter mulling a potential military base in the Philippines and new arms deals with partner states in the Indo-Pacific region.  These developments underscore the complex global dynamics at play and the broader implications of China's rising military power.