They have 120 of these bombers. They’re ancient junk. Some have been fitted with SLAM capabilities though. Japan can take care of these guys, no problem.
Did you notice that they used F-4’s to intercept?
You can harldy call them ancient-it’s production continued into the 90s,making the airframes younger than most US bombers.The strategycenter article says that the newest versions were produced in 2006-with new engines,electronics & weaponry.
“’They have 120 of these bombers. They’re ancient junk. Some have been fitted with SLAM capabilities though. Japan can take care of these guys, no problem.”
The only problem the Chinese have is how to move their land forces. Thats why they are investing in the landing craft. They would throw the 120 bombers over just to deplete the missile stores.