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War with China ‘will start in space’ with both sides targeting satellites for precision-guided weaponry

A WAR between China and Taiwan could begin in space as both sides are focusing on targeting precession-guided weaponry from satellites, sources told 60 minutes.

The US Pacific Fleet commander, Samuel John Paparo, and Norah O'Donnell, from 60 minutes, spoke on Sunday’s episode about possible concerns between China and the US.

US Pacific Fleet commander, Samuel John Paparo
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US Pacific Fleet commander, Samuel John Paparo
A Chinese submarine launches a missile
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A Chinese submarine launches a missile

The interview sparked sources within the Pentagon to confirm to 60 Minutes that if China invaded Taiwan, it is expected to be space ridden, per CBS News.

It is believed that cyber-attacks on American cities and the sabotage of ports on the West Coast of the U.S. mainland could occur following the attacks between the two.

During the interview, O'Donnell asked Paparo if the Chinese Spy Balloon event caused additional tension between the US and China and how that will affect future communication.  

O’Donnell asked in the interview.: “If the US and Chinese militaries cannot communicate over a Chinese spy balloon then what is going to happen when there’s a real crisis in the South Chinese sea or with Taiwan?”

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Paparo responded and said: “We’ll hope that they answer the phone.”

“Else. We’ll do our very best assessment based on the things that they say in open source.

“Based on their behavior. To divine their intentions.

“I will act accordingly.”

O’Donnell then wanted to clarify if this means danger and asked: “Doesn’t that make the situation even more dangerous if the US and China militaries are not talking.”

Paparo responded with a stern: “Yes.”

On January 28, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was spotted in US airspace and traveled across several states until it was finally shot down by a missile on February 4 this year.

The balloon, which was reported to be the size of three buses, has been considered a spy utensil for the Chinese military although it is unclear exactly why it was sent to the US.

After the balloon was shot, China accused the US of sending balloons on its territory, per NPR.

The event has caused additional tension between US and China making coming to a common ground more complicated than ever.

Targeting precession-guided weaponry from satellites will possibly  be a new tool used in war
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Targeting precession-guided weaponry from satellites will possibly be a new tool used in war
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