Satellite image of facility that appeared to be the Okinawa airbase seen in state television documentary as PLA officer discussed drills
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenLiu ZhenandGabriel DominguezPublished: 6:00pm, 6 Aug 2026Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force.
The image – which was slightly out of focus – showed an airfield surrounded by urban development. The layout of the runway and neighbouring built-up areas closely matched those of Kadena.
PLA Rocket Force officer Luo Tingrong was shown speaking to personnel while standing in front of a large screen displaying the satellite image.
“Everything you practise today could be what happens tomorrow,” Luo said.
