China rocket – Charm

China successfully recovers rocket stage on land for first time

3 weeks ago03 mins

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a screenshot from video shows the first stage of the Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket successfully making its land-based recovery. | Photo Credit: AP China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday (August 19, 2026). Although this…

A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays YJ-21 missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Secret move? China significantly increases missile production, expands 136 rockets facilities, says report

Cs news10 months ago05 mins

Days after US President Donald Trump alleged that China has conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, a CNN investigation has found that Beijing is rapidly expanding its missile production capabilities, replacing villages and farmland, into facilities over the period of five years. Over 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the…