China set up military jamming equipment on Spratly Islands, U.S. says

China set up military jamming equipment on Spratly Islands, U.S. says

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The video discusses the installation of equipment on two Spratly island outposts by China, which can disrupt communications and radar systems. Satellite imagery from Digital Globe reveals suspected jamming systems on Mischief Reef, one of China's seven artificial islands. US intelligence reports that new jamming equipment was installed within the last 90 days on Fiery Cross and Mischief Reef. These outposts now feature extensive infrastructure, including runways, hangars, ammunition depots, barracks, and deep-water piers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the equipment installed on China's Spratly island outposts?

To improve satellite imagery

To disrupt communications and radar systems

To enhance communication systems

To build new runways

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company provided satellite imagery showing suspected jamming systems on Mischief Reef?

Digital Globe

Blue Origin

NASA

SpaceX

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to US intelligence, when was the new jamming equipment installed on Fiery Cross and Mischief Reef?

Within the last 120 days

Within the last 90 days

Within the last 60 days

Within the last 30 days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the infrastructure on China's artificial islands?

Deep water piers for ships

Nuclear power plants

Airplane hangars

10,000 foot runways

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many artificial islands are mentioned in the transcript?

Five

Six

Eight

Seven