China recently showcased military exercises, emphasizing its preparedness and advanced weaponry, particularly its J-16 jets, in a display aimed at Taiwan. However, Taiwanese forces, utilizing U.S.-supplied F-16 Viper jets, reportedly demonstrated the ability to track and lock onto these Chinese aircraft. Military analysts suggest this highlights a gap between China's claims of military superiority and the actual performance of its weapons systems in real-world conditions, countering Beijing's intimidation tactics.