Beijing warns of ‘annihilation’ over Taiwan ATACMS deployment idea

A strike with US-made weapons would trigger an overwhelming response, a military spokesman has said

Beijing has warned of “annihilation” for any forces in Taiwan that attempt to use US-supplied missile systems to launch preemptive strikes against mainland China.

The threat follows media reports claiming that the administration of the self-governing Chinese island is considering deploying HIMARS launchers armed with ATACMS tactical...