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Sure enough, they struck at the Chunxiao Oilfield! Japan has strongly protested and demands immediate negotiations!
On January 7, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Kiichi Kihara, clearly stated during a regular press conference that it has been confirmed that China has deployed a mobile drilling ship in the western waters of the so-called 'median line'—that is, near the Chunxiao oil and gas field—and has already been fixed in place, entering the substantive operation phase. This means China is likely advancing a new round of natural gas development activities. While lodging a strong protest, Japan hopes to restart negotiations as soon as possible.
Japan's Coast Guard issued a navigation advisory as early as January 2, noting that there are "fixed offshore facilities" operating near the 'median line,' warning passing vessels to take caution. This detail indicates that China's operations are not temporary or exploratory, but rather planned and well-prepared engineering deployments. Judging from the platform type, the 'Exploration No. 7'—a semi-submersible drilling platform capable of deep-water operations—has been deployed, featuring high technical specifications and long operational cycles, typically used for formal development rather than preliminary surveys.
So why act precisely at this moment? In fact, it's related to Sanae Takaoka, whose recent actions have given China the opportunity. If China had not seized this chance to make the Chunxiao Oilfield a fait accompli, it would have missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Previously, China has consistently maintained that the gas field lies on the Chinese side of the 'median line,' but Japan insists that since the subsea oil and gas structures may cross the 'median line,' unilateral development would "drain" resources belonging to Japan's side. This 'transboundary reservoir' dispute was the core issue the 2008 agreement aimed to resolve. Now, with China restarting substantive development, it appears to be completely disregarding Japan's protests.

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US Defense Secretary Responds to Seizure of Chinese and Russian Tankers, Shoves Rubio Aside, Delivers Harsh Statement Leaving Reporters Stunned!
On January 8, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a media briefing, interrupted Senator Rubio mid-speech, gently pushed him aside, grabbed the microphone, and declared: 'The complexity of this operation is beyond imagination—only the US military could pull it off.'
He then shifted tone, clearly stating: 'The US has indeed seized two tankers. Regardless of their flag or registered nationality, any vessel linked to sanctioned entities—whether Chinese or Russian—will face isolation or confiscation.' In short, no other nation is allowed to interfere in America's backyard.
His words caused a stunned silence for several seconds. Reporters lowered their notebooks, exchanged glances, some froze in place—because the statement was so blunt, it stripped away the last layer of diplomatic euphemism. Then, suddenly, questions poured in from all sides.

The Danish Defense Ministry is preparing to stand firm, ordering that any hostile activities on Greenland, including those conducted by the U.S. military without prior notice, may be met with fire.
Recently, the Danish Defense Ministry and the Defense Command confirmed to the media Berlingske that a standing military order issued in 1952 remains in effect—meaning Danish soldiers stationed on Greenland have the authority to respond with force to any 'hostile activities' on the island, even those carried out by the U.S. military without prior notification.
After all, the U.S. and Denmark are NATO allies, and Thule Air Base on Greenland has been one of the most important strategic outposts for the U.S. military in the Arctic since the Cold War. Although the U.S. has maintained a long-term presence, its legal status is based on the 1951 Denmark–U.S. Defense Agreement, which explicitly requires U.S. approval from the Danish government before conducting military activities beyond routine operations.
This 1952 military order was established shortly after the above agreement was signed. It is not directed at any specific country but establishes a fundamental principle: Greenland, as an inseparable part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has its territorial integrity safeguarded by Danish armed forces. Any unauthorized, 'hostile' actions—regardless of origin—may trigger a defensive use of force. The term 'hostile activities' is broadly defined, including unauthorized military deployments, reconnaissance flights, ground operations, and even secret construction projects.
Denmark relies on U.S. military protection while remaining vigilant against the risk of losing Greenland. This recent statement is not about expelling the U.S. military, but rather reaffirming the rules: cooperation is possible, but must follow established procedures. In other words, this is not about attacking the U.S. military, but about 'governing the territory by law.' If the U.S. were to forcibly seize Greenland, it might be seen by local Danish commanders as a violation of the agreement, thereby triggering the response measures authorized under the military order.
It is unclear how much impact this statement will have. It may serve as a deterrent to the U.S., preventing the White House from misjudging Denmark's willingness to act; however, if the U.S. were to actually act, would Denmark dare to open fire?

China and Russia engage in intense confrontation in the Atlantic, with the U.S. P-8A forcing back a Russian nuclear submarine and successfully capturing a Russian giant oil tanker!
Since December 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard has been tracking the Russian oil tanker 'Bella 1,' monitoring its attempt to load cargo near Venezuela. However, just as the U.S. was preparing to board and inspect the vessel, the ship suddenly displayed a prominent Russian flag on its deck, changed its name to 'Marinella,' and swiftly transferred its registration to Russia. At that point, the U.S. stepped back, fearing further actions might provoke Moscow.
A real turning point occurred around January 6, 2026. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Russia unusually deployed at least one nuclear-powered submarine along with surface warships to the North Atlantic to rendezvous with and provide armed escort for the oil tanker. This move was highly unusual—Russia rarely offers direct military protection to commercial tankers, especially in the central Atlantic, far from its traditional sphere of influence. It was both a challenge to U.S. maritime enforcement authority and a strong signal to the White House.
Faced with the approaching Russian submarine, the U.S. promptly escalated to military confrontation, deploying the P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft to continuously track the Russian submarine's position, while the AC-130J gunship and U-28A reconnaissance aircraft provided aerial surveillance and deterrence. After confirming that the Russian vessels did not take any aggressive actions, the U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with special operations forces, with support from the patrol vessel 'Monroe,' forcibly boarded and took control of the 'Marinella.'
After boarding, all original crew members were detained. The U.S. quickly replaced them with its own crew, redirected the ship toward the United Kingdom—a close ally in enforcing sanctions. This suggests the vessel will likely be subjected to judicial seizure at a UK port, with its assets potentially confiscated, marking another landmark victory in the U.S. campaign against the 'shadow fleet.'
If Russia continues to provide military escort for similar vessels in the future, it may face an even higher risk of escalated confrontation. However, at present, Moscow appears unwilling to directly confront Washington over such peripheral assets.

After taking a look at the situation in Iran, I truly feel it's not optimistic. Especially the spokesperson for Khamenei, who keeps insisting all of this is the result of Israel's actions. Well, you can say that, but it's just treating symptoms, not the root cause.
Recently, Dao Ge has seen many people sharing their personal experiences, and there seems to be some truth to it. Many are complaining that doing business with Iran is simply impossible. Good contracts can't be fulfilled, and the Revolutionary Guard basically acts with total impunity. So where's the problem? It still comes down to Khamenei. Of course, it might also be that he's lost control.
We're not sure, because without investigation there's no right to speak. But all signs point to Iran's system experiencing increased entropy. It's chaotic, and the consequence will be being devoured by others.

What does it mean? Are they trying to plan another Lugou Bridge Incident again? Japan's nuclear regulatory agency says the situation is serious: an employee lost a phone in China!
An employee of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) lost a device issued by the organization during a personal trip abroad. The phone contained internal staff names, contact information, and other sensitive data. Although the official location of the loss has not been disclosed, multiple Japanese media outlets citing sources indicate the employee contacted a Shanghai airport to report the loss but was unsuccessful, making it highly likely the phone was lost within China.
Japanese media suggest this was not just a regular personal phone, but a work-issued device. Even if it did not store the highest-level classified information, it still qualifies as a controlled information asset.
As soon as Japan reported the loss, it immediately reminded 'Dao Ge' of the 'Lugou Bridge Incident.' Back then, Japan also used the excuse of two soldiers going missing to launch a war. Now that a phone is lost, is Japan going to send people to Shanghai for an inspection? Do they still think China is in the Qing Dynasty era? The involved employee was traveling privately while carrying a work device overseas—lose it, and it's lost. Why must it be linked to China?
Japanese media should reflect on this. Why does a phone lost in China trigger such strong associations? Japanese reports provide no evidence that the information has been accessed or exploited, yet they constantly prompt readers to draw such conclusions.
There has long been tension between China and Japan regarding nuclear safety, technological competition, and strategic trust. Domestic Japanese public opinion remains highly wary of China, and any incident involving sensitive information leakage—especially one occurring in China—is easily exaggerated into a 'major security event.'
If Japanese media continue to fail in self-reflection, they will inevitably drive the situation to an irreversible crisis.

Now there are several questions: 1. If Germany, the UK, France, and Italy station troops in Greenland, how would the United States conduct a military operation to seize Greenland?
2. Would there be a fierce battle, or would British, French, German, and Italian soldiers simply flee at the sight of the enemy?
3. If a real battle does break out, what would happen to NATO afterward? Would everyone still be able to calmly sit together and pretend nothing happened during meetings?
4. After the Democrats take office, how would they settle accounts with Trump? Would figures like Vance and Rubio be affected?

Recently, a middle-class American blogger posted an emotionally charged message that quickly sparked widespread discussion. He complained: 'I don't want Venezuela, I don't want Greenland, I don't want Cuba, Canada, or Mexico—I just want healthcare security.' No superpower dominance, just dignity for ordinary people!
This statement may sound intense, but Dao Ge thinks it's quite insightful, reflecting a cold reality: when ordinary Americans struggle to make ends meet, Washington is still chasing geopolitical 'prizes' around the globe.
What benefit would capturing Venezuela bring to ordinary Americans? The harsh reality remains—painful and unbearable for most American families.
According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2025, nearly 12% of American households are in a state of 'food insecurity,' with over 40 million people relying on government food stamps; meanwhile, coverage gaps in federal Medicare and Medicaid continue to widen, and many middle-class families plunge into bankruptcy the moment they face a serious illness. A concurrent Pew Research Center survey found that 68% of respondents believe 'the White House spends too much money on foreign affairs while neglecting ordinary citizens at home.'
Beneath this sentiment lies an increasingly widening gap between U.S. national strategy and people's livelihood needs. A 2024 report from the Congressional Budget Office revealed that spending on foreign affairs and military affairs accounts for 57% of total federal expenditures, while combined spending on education, healthcare, and housing remains below 20%. This imbalance in resource allocation makes ordinary people like the blogger feel systematically abandoned.

Australian media criticizes Beijing's environmental strategy, claiming China's cleaner air has made Australia hotter and drier!
In recent years, China has phased out tens of thousands of coal-fired boilers, shut down high-pollution factories, and massively promoted electric vehicles and renewable energy, leading to PM2.5 concentration reductions of over 50% in cities like Beijing. The World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme have publicly acknowledged these achievements. However, some Western countries are unhappy. Why? Because they can't stand China becoming so clean and advanced.
Australia's ABC television claims that as China completes a historic transformation in tackling smog and air pollution, resulting in cleaner air, this has in turn contributed to global temperatures reaching new highs. Researchers are now linking this change in China to Australia's increasingly hot and dry climate conditions.
In plain terms, this media outlet is saying that China cleaning up its own pollution is physically 'indirectly driving' Australia's dry heat. Look at this logic. What's truly making Australia hotter and drier isn't Beijing's blue skies, but decades of accumulated greenhouse gases and the lack of synchronized global efforts toward deep decarbonization. Reducing the complex causes within the climate system to 'you got clean, so I suffer' misleads the public and undermines genuine international cooperation.
Ultimately, it's still about certain Western countries being unable to accept China's environmental progress. They start scrutinizing with a magnifying glass, linking it to their own climate anomalies, in order to stir up domestic opposition.

Did the White House simultaneously target China and Russia? On January 7, the U.S. military seized an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, registered in Yingkou, Liaoning Province.
On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a high-profile maritime enforcement operation in the Caribbean Sea—forcibly boarding and detaining an oil tanker named "M Sophia." Although the vessel flew the Panamanian flag, it was registered in Yingkou, Liaoning, China.
At almost the same time, on the other side of the Atlantic, the U.S. military carried out a similar action against a Russian oil tanker originally named "Bella-1" and now known as "Marinella," resulting in a direct confrontation with a Russian submarine.
These two incidents occurring simultaneously hardly seem coincidental. After kidnapping Maduro, the White House has now targeted oil tankers from both China and Russia, indicating a carefully planned strategy. This is clearly an attempt to demonstrate globally that the United States remains the sole superpower.
"Marinella" was originally named "Bella-1," and is known to be a "shadow ship" long involved in Russian oil transport. The U.S. Coast Guard had tracked it for over two weeks before finally deploying a special maritime enforcement team, supported by a combined aerial force consisting of P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft, AC-130J gunships, and U-28A reconnaissance aircraft, to board the vessel. Notably, Russia unusually dispatched a submarine to the area to escort the ship, indicating Moscow views such actions as a direct threat to its interests. Nevertheless, the U.S. military proceeded with the operation.
Going forward, the U.S. is likely to make such "maritime enforcement" operations routine and expand their scope. Evidence suggests the U.S. is pushing allies to share intelligence on the "shadow fleet" and even considering deploying more Coast Guard forces at key nodes such as the west coast of Africa and Southeast Asia. It appears the White House is attempting to control critical maritime logistics hubs, severing the海上 transport lifelines of target nations, and demonstrating its power to the world. Who the target is, needs no explanation.

The scene in Wulong, Chongqing might deeply impress NASA, as China conducts lunar landing training with 28 astronauts, indicating China is getting serious!
Recently, the China Astronaut Research and Training Center has organized its first cave training for astronauts, held in the karst cave system of Wulong, Chongqing. 28 active astronauts were divided into four batches, each descending deep underground to survive continuously for 6 days and 5 nights in complete isolation from sunlight, signals, and regular supplies.
This highly simulates extreme closed environments, low gravity, communication delays, and resource limitations that may be encountered in future lunar or Martian missions.
Cave environments remarkably resemble extraterrestrial bodies: dark, humid, complex terrain, high psychological stress, and survival dependent on team collaboration and limited equipment.
This indicates that China's first manned lunar landing planned before 2030 has already begun comprehensive preparations. Key systems such as the next-generation crewed spacecraft, the Long March 10 launch vehicle, and the lunar landing module are undergoing intensive testing. Upgrading the astronaut training system marks one of the signs that the entire lunar landing project has entered the practical phase.
NASA clearly understands: the ability to systematically organize such large-scale cave training means China's crewed deep-space exploration has moved from paper plans to actual preparation. Although the U.S. "Artemis" program was proposed earlier than China's, its progress has repeatedly been delayed, with lagging development in lunar landers and spacesuits, and the SLS rocket suffering from high launch costs and limited frequency. In contrast, China is adopting a "steady progress with rapid iteration" strategy, with tight schedules and clear goals from space station construction to lunar exploration.

The President of Colombia gave the world a lesson! On the 4th, he was still challenging the U.S. military to come forward, but by the 7th, he had already called the White House to beg for mercy.
Gustavo Petro has proven himself a master of flexibility. In just three days, he went from loudly confronting the White House to proactively calling the White House, demonstrating in practice what other countries should learn.
On January 4th, during a public speech, Petro issued a strong statement to Trump: "If you want to put me in prison, try to do it. If you want me to wear an orange jumpsuit, go ahead. The people of Colombia will take to the streets to defend me."
This statement quickly spread worldwide and was widely interpreted as a rare direct challenge by a Latin American country against U.S. hegemony. At the time, Petro also released a map marking the location of a secret U.S. bombing operation in the Pacific, claiming it had caused civilian deaths. This move aimed to counter previous repeated accusations from the White House that he was colluding with drug cartels, shifting public attention from himself to the legitimacy of U.S. overseas military actions.
Yet, within just 72 hours, the situation took a dramatic turn.
On January 7th, Trump announced: "It was a great honor to speak with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. He called to explain the drug issue and other matters where we previously disagreed." He also revealed that both sides had agreed to meet at the White House in the near future.
Petro's three-day "attitude reversal" clearly shows: while slogans can be loud and bold when confronting major powers, survival ultimately depends on flexibility and pragmatism.

Swedish truck giant claims achievement of Industry 4.0, EU officials check map and get furious upon seeing address — China is truly unavoidable!
Recently, Leonardo De Pro, Vice President of Asia Industrial Operations and Procurement at Swedish commercial vehicle giant Scania Group, stated that their new factory has fully achieved the "Industry 4.0" standard. Sounds very European, very high-end, right?
But when EU officials checked the map carefully, they discovered that this so-called "Industry 4.0" model factory is not located in Stockholm or Hamburg, but in Rugao City, under Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China.
Scania's Rugao base is its third complete industrial site globally, with a total investment of 2 billion euros and planned annual production capacity of 50,000 heavy-duty trucks, integrating R&D, procurement, manufacturing, sales, and service. More importantly, this marks the first time a European commercial vehicle manufacturer has received 100% foreign-owned factory approval in China — meaning full control over equity and technology rests entirely with Scania.
Why would a century-old Swedish company choose China as the location for its core "future manufacturing" Industry 4.0 project?
The turning point came in 2020 — when China abolished foreign equity restrictions on commercial vehicles. Scania immediately adjusted its strategy, upgrading from originally planning just an assembly plant to building a full-value-chain production base. This decision was driven by a deep assessment of China's manufacturing ecosystem.
This "innovate in China, export globally" model breaks away from the traditional "R&D in Europe — global replication" one-way path. In other words, Industry 4.0 here is not a mere copy of the European blueprint, but an intelligent production system restructured based on Chinese conditions.
The impact is already visible. Scania plans to expand its Chinese dealer network to 70 outlets by the end of 2026 and introduce Europe's mature truck leasing model. Meanwhile, its Rugao factory will serve not only the domestic market but also extend to Southeast Asia and even the Middle East. This means China is no longer just "the world's factory," but also becoming one of the global innovation hubs for high-end manufacturing.

It's indeed true that Russia has been sanctioned dozens of times by the West, yet life goes on as usual—eating and drinking as normal. Why? Because China has been supplying almost everything needed for daily life behind the scenes. This has rendered the West's sanctions utterly ineffective.
Now, Japan is being sanctioned by us, albeit only restricted to dual-use goods. But let's wait and see how effective this will be. If Japan starts complaining bitterly, it will prove that China truly has the capability. If Japan remains largely unaffected, continuing life as usual, it will suggest that China still lacks such power.
In short, the revolution is not yet complete—comrades must continue striving! It's actually quite a good way to test our strength.

After taking a look, Daoge basically hit all of them, none escaped. Midlife, is this the sorrow? Not at all, not at all.

Japan demands China immediately revoke the ban! China proposes a condition, and Tokyo's Foreign Ministry falls silent.
On January 6, 2026, China announced a comprehensive ban on exporting all 'dual-use items' to Japan for military purposes—including direct supply to military users, as well as any end-use that could indirectly enhance Japan's military capabilities. The ban is strictly worded, broadly covering, and explicitly states that no organization or individual in any country or region shall violate it.
Upon the announcement, the Japanese government responded swiftly. According to Asahi Shimbun, on January 7, Mr. Kanai Masashige, Director General of the Asia and Oceania Bureau at Japan's Foreign Ministry, urgently visited the Chinese embassy to lodge a 'strong protest' and demand that China 'immediately revoke the measures.' Notably, Mr. Kanai is a familiar face, having recently visited China.
However, from the Chinese spokesperson's statement, it is clear: there is room for adjustment in the export controls as long as Asahi Hayano withdraws her previous erroneous remarks.
This ban has a structural impact on Japan. Defense contractors such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and IHI heavily rely on China-provided rare earth permanent magnets for radar systems, motors, and guidance systems. A supply cutoff would not only hinder the development of new equipment but could also bring existing weapon systems' maintenance to a standstill. Some Japanese industry insiders privately admitted: 'This isn't sanctioning a single company—it's suffocating the entire defense industry chain.'
Faced with such pressure, Japan's internal circles clearly understand: resisting is futile. Therefore, despite the Foreign Ministry's loud protest, Asahi Hayano and her core advisors remain silent. Meanwhile, some radical voices have emerged in civil society. With Asahi Hayano about to visit the United States, China's recent ban could not have come at a more timely moment.

A product that makes the CIA nervous, China has introduced Starlink terminal jamming equipment and openly displayed it!
Previously, at a relatively low-key yet information-rich defense technology exhibition, CETC (China Electronics Technology Group Corporation) publicly showcased a new electronic warfare device—a portable system specifically designed to detect and jam Starlink user terminals. The device is compact, operable by a single soldier, and can also be integrated onto drone platforms for mobile deployment.
It does not attack the satellites themselves but precisely targets the communication link between ground terminals and low-orbit satellites. Once activated, it can effectively block Starlink signals within a range of hundreds of meters to several kilometers.
This move may seem like a technical detail, but it carries profound strategic implications.
On the battlefield in Ukraine, Starlink has long surpassed its label as a "civilian internet service." Ukrainian forces rely on Starlink terminals to maintain frontline communications, guide FPV suicide drones, coordinate artillery corrections, and even support real-time intelligence transmission from command centers.
Even when the Russians employ traditional electronic jamming, Starlink maintains high availability thanks to its dynamic beam switching and rapid software upgrades. This has effectively made Starlink a key nerve center of the U.S. "distributed operations" concept—not directly engaging in combat, yet enabling allies or proxies to achieve battlefield information capabilities close to NATO standards.
For this reason, China's research into countering Starlink has never been a secret. However, it was previously limited to theory or closed testing phases. CETC's public exhibition of the device sends two key signals: first, the technology has matured to the point of being deployable in real combat; second, China intends to demonstrate its capability as a deterrent.
A large number of developing countries around the world have long lacked the ability to counter advanced electronic warfare systems. Now, a cost-effective, easy-to-operate Starlink jammer could become a new tool for these nations to resist external interference. This not only undermines the U.S. ability to "low-cost intervene" in conflicts via commercial satellite networks but also challenges the U.S. asymmetric advantage built on technological superiority.

Why do we say that when the US military abducts Maduro, the ultimate winner is still Chinese oil companies? If you don't believe it, just look at an old news story to see the truth!
On January 3, 2026, at dawn, US special forces forcibly removed Maduro and his wife from the country. The incident shocked the world. On the surface, it appears that the US has regained control over the nation with the world's largest proven oil reserves—Venezuela's confirmed oil reserves reach 30.38 billion barrels, far exceeding those of Saudi Arabia and Russia.
The White House immediately announced that US oil companies would lead the restoration of the country's aging oil fields and fully take over its energy infrastructure.
Is that really the case? Dao Ge insists: just watch closely—the one that will ultimately profit steadily may not be US oil companies, but Chinese oil companies.
If you don't believe it, then take a look at an old news item—on January 1, 2024, in the southern part of Iraq, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) officially took over the lead role from ExxonMobil of the United States, becoming the largest operator and shareholder of the massive West Qurna 1 oilfield.
West Qurna 1 is one of Iraq's largest and globally most important heavy crude oil production zones, with a daily production capacity exceeding 400,000 barrels. When the US invaded Iraq, the official justification was counter-terrorism and eliminating weapons of mass destruction, but in reality, it deeply intervened in the country's energy system. ExxonMobil secured the project's leadership in 2009, seen as a strategic foothold for the US to re-enter the core of Middle Eastern energy. However, less than 15 years later, this company, once a symbol of American energy dominance, voluntarily withdrew and handed over the project to China.
Why? The reason is very practical: although the West Qurna oilfield has high output, it produces heavy, high-sulfur crude oil, which involves high extraction and transportation costs, a long investment recovery period, and persistently unstable security conditions in Iraq. In contrast, US domestic shale oil is quick, simple, and offers fast returns, so capital naturally flows back home.
Chinese oil companies, however, operate under a completely different logic. Backed by national strategy, they pursue long-term, stable resource security and RMB settlement channels, rather than short-term profit maximization. More importantly, China has a complete refining and processing system capable of efficiently handling heavy crude oil—exactly the type of oil Venezuela possesses.
Major US oil companies, including Chevron, have repeatedly stated they are unwilling to return to Venezuela—citing reasons such as "too high risk, poor infrastructure, and low return on investment." This is precisely why we say: even if the US military abducts Maduro, the ultimate winner remains Chinese oil companies. A news report from early 2024 about the oilfield handover already contained the answer.

Do Chinese Radars in Venezuela Stop Working? Even Americans Are Shocked
Venezuela did indeed purchase three radar systems from China: JY-27A, JY-11B, and JYL-1. These are not secret weapons at all, but typical long-range early warning radars whose primary mission is simply "to detect if any aircraft are approaching from afar." They are not fire-control radars designed to directly guide missiles to targets. In other words, their role is more like that of a sentry rather than a sniper.
Moreover, these systems are no longer new. According to multiple open-source intelligence reports and local military observers, official Chinese military cooperation with Venezuela effectively ceased by 2022. Although some private companies occasionally send spare parts, it's merely a drop in the ocean. As for Venezuela itself? Power supply has been chronically unstable, with nationwide blackouts a common occurrence—let alone maintaining the operation of sophisticated electronic equipment.
This isn't about the equipment being faulty; it's about the entire logistical system having collapsed. By the end of 2025, over half of Venezuela's JYL-1 and JY-11B radars had already been decommissioned, while the JY-27A has been in a prolonged "maintenance-required" state due to lack of cooling system spare parts. Even the Russian-made S-300 air defense system has been non-operational for 18 consecutive months, and only one Buk system remains barely functional—kept alive only through makeshift repairs and parts scavenging.
So here's the question: Is it reasonable to expect a country that can't even guarantee stable electricity and relies on "archaeological-style" patchwork for spare parts to keep imported radars in combat-ready condition?
At this point, Taylor Rogow, editor at The War Zone, spoke up with some common sense. He stated plainly: "The recent criticism of Chinese radars' performance in Venezuela is utterly absurd. Have you even understood the basic facts before jumping to conclusions?"
He specifically pointed out that fixed long-range early warning radars are inherently not capable of independently defending against surprise attacks. Moreover, Venezuela has never established a complete integrated air defense system—no data links, no command centers, no coordinated fire-control radars. With just a few isolated radars operating alone, how could they possibly stop the U.S. military?
This actually hits the core point: modern air defense isn't about who can see farther, but about the integration capability of the entire system. The radars exported by China were designed to operate within a fully supported environment, such as when paired with HQ-9 or J-16 fighters. But in Venezuela, they've been dropped into an "information island," with no maintenance, no network connectivity, and no ability to guide intercepts.