This is the first known use of an anti-ship missile against land targets.
Supersonic anti-ship missiles have been a key development in China.
Notably, they were the first to sink another ship with anti-ship missiles in 1967.
But it took until 1994, before a development contract was signed for the upgraded anti-ship missile.
The Type 093 are armed with various torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
They could also provide air defense against 1970s- and 1980s-era aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
The system's primary purpose is defense against anti-ship missiles and other precision guided weapons.
And to prove the point, this week his forces completed 10 days of war games in which they successfully tested three anti-ship missiles.
The gun is designed to engage ships, aircraft and anti-ship missiles.
China's first completely indigenous anti-ship missile program was the YJ8 series.
