Red flags, eagles and the east wind: how Mao inspired Chinese missile names


As the West speculated about the capabilities of Chinese missiles seen at its huge military parade in Beijing this month, it was their names – inspired by the words of Mao Zedong – that drew attention in China.

The People’s Liberation Army revealed some of its newest weaponry during the September 3 parade that marked 80 years since the end of World War II.

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