How Beijing’s Hypersonic ‘Carrier Killers’ Could Distract US Forces in a Taiwan Conflict The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has made significant strides in developing anti ship missiles, including the hypersonic YJ 20, which can target surface combatants at ranges of over 1,000 kilometers.
The recent display of this capability on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has sparked concern among US and allied naval forces operating in the Taiwan Strait.
The PLAN's emphasis on anti access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities is part of a broader military modernization drive aimed at narrowing gaps with the United States.