The HQ-9 is a long-range anti-aircraft missile system developed by China, designed to target enemy aircraft, cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and helicopters.

There is no longer any reason for China to acknowledge the diplomatic fig leaf of Xi Jinping’s “militarization” assurance.

This approach not only extends the utility of these missiles but also provides a cost ... The Chinese military’s HQ-9 air defence system, for example, is comparable to the Russian S-300 and ...

China has several large missile systems, such as the HQ-9. This long-range missile can hit targets 125-200 kilometres away. It is based on Russia’s S-300 and has been improved by China.