China parade gives clues to its military capability

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's National Day military parade did not hold big surprises but there were tantalising clues for experts to mull in assessing the modernisation of the world's biggest fighting force.

Many experts focused on the Dongfeng 21C missile, which could force U.S. aircraft carriers to keep a greater distance if it is successfully developed into an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). That would make it harder for the U.S. to come to Taiwan's aid in the event of a conflict.