Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force.
During an episode of the CCTV documentary Securing Victory on Monday, a satellite image of an airbase was seen in the background as People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force officers discussed an exercise and combat scenarios.
The image – which was slightly out of focus – showed an airfield surrounded by urban development. The layout of the runway and neighbouring built-up areas closely matched those of Kadena.
PLA Rocket Force officer Luo Tingrong was shown speaking to personnel while standing in front of a large screen displaying the satellite image.
“Everything you practise today could be what happens tomorrow,” Luo said.
The documentary – part of a series marking the PLA’s 99th anniversary on August 1 – did not specify when the discussion took place.