Episode 1522 • • 1:41:08 - 1:45:54
1522: Boiling Ocean
Chinese Warship in South Pacific, French Polynesia
The French military spotted a Chinese missile destroyer near French Polynesia and New Caledonia, over 6,000 miles from its home base. Experts suggest this demonstrates the PLA Navy's growing ability to operate at long ranges, possibly utilizing new diplomatic ties in the South Pacific for refueling. Simultaneously, a Chinese aircraft carrier group was reported near Guam, a critical U.S. military and communications hub.