China Places Ballistic Missiles That Can Reach The US On Russian Border

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China has reportedly placed ballistic missiles that can carry nuclear warheads and are capable of reaching the United States on its border with Russia.

The missiles, which can carry up to ten nuclear warheads up to 8,700 miles, are reportedly being moved to Heilongjiang province in north eastern China close to the frontier with Russia.

The move comes after a leading English-language Chinese newspaper said that the country must strengthen its nuclear arsenal to 'force the US to respect it' in response to the stance of new US President Donald Trump.

In recent days, Chinese social media has carried pictures purporting to show an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile system, Dongfeng-41 in the northeast.

And unconfirmed reports in Chinese media say the weapons have been put in place in the central Henan region and north-eastern Heilongjiang province.

It is strategic as the province is the closest point in China to the United States and also sits on the eastern border with Russia.

The decision to deploy them was reportedly taken last month, days after the United States, Japan and South Korea held a military exercsie counteringthe missile threat from North Korea.

The news comes on the same day the Global Times, a popular subsidiary of the Communist Party, called on China to boost its nuclear arsenal.

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The paper, which is known for its inflammatory rhetoric and hawkish views, plays to nationalist sentiment and is often believed to channel hardline views within the government.

The Global Times said some media claimed the People's Liberation Army leaked the social media photos of the missiles as a warning to Trump.

'They think this is Beijing's response to Trump's provocative remarks on China,' it added.

The US president, who took office on Friday, has rattled Beijing with tough talk on trade and national security.

On Monday White House spokesman Sean Spicer warned China the US would 'defend' US and international interests in the disputed South China Sea, where China has built a series of artificial islands capable of military use.

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