J-20 Stealth Over Tsushima: Radar Blind?

How to View CCTV’s Report on the J-20 Flying Over the Tsushima Strait?
For days, zero buzz—are [Western] radars as blind as the U.S.-Japan-SK alliance?

Comment 1:
The J-20 crossed Tsushima Strait undetected by U.S./Japan/SK. Media learned via CCTV. Proof they never spotted it! Otherwise, they’d scramble jets, publish paths, and take photos (like their “designated photographers” always do).
This surpasses the May 7 air battle: while that showed PLA systemic dominance, this proves China can launch preemptive strikes against the U.S. and allies.
Most severely overestimate U.S. power, underestimate China’s. Even many Chinese don’t grasp: China’s military tech now leads the West by light-years.
We preach “overestimate enemies,” yet reality shows: the U.S. military is weaker than imagined. Against China? No contest.

• Reply 1.1: Would’ve argued 10–20 yrs ago. But it’s 2025.
• Reply 1.2: Progress went from yearly → monthly surprises.
• 1.2.1: U.S. clings to hegemony via alliances despite China’s superior “hard power.”
  • 1.2.1.1: Peaceful rise takes time; perceptions shift slowly.
  • 1.2.1.2: Replacing U.S. influence needs 50+ years.
• Reply 1.3: U.S. military declined 30 yrs—likely weaker than in Gulf War.
• Reply 1.4: Global military tiers:
  Tier 1: China
  Tier 3: U.S.
  Tier 7: Russia
  Tier 8: UK/France/Japan/SK/Germany (combined can’t beat Tier 3).
  U.S. would collapse instantly vs China.
• Reply 1.5: May 7 win? Expected (Rafales = trash). This J-20 stealth feat? Stunning.
• Reply 1.6: Insiders await China’s “Gulf War moment”—when its full power stuns the world.
• 1.6.1: Even experts struggle to gauge China’s true capability.
• Reply 1.7: Without 6th-gen jets, China already crushes U.S. in airframes, missiles, radar.

Comment 2:
Japan reported it—but used SK’s “Korea Strait” (not “Tsushima”). Mostly parroted CCTV since their radars caught nothing.
Japanese Netizen Reactions:

1. “U.S./Japan hid detection to protect stealth data secrets. China’s gloating helps us.”
2. “This is psychological warfare. China proves it operates freely here—we can’t stop it.”
3. “J-20 evaded our radars. China may lead conventionally. Yet Japan avoids nuke talks—delusional!”
4. “Chinese pilots matched F-35 skills before. Bigger threat? Their economy.”
5. “Did it even take off? No radar trace = no plane. Childish bluff!”
6. “Damned if we admit detection (reveals tech), damned if we don’t (causes panic). China’s mind games are elite.”
7. “Stealth jets should leave bird-sized traces. We’d investigate. Total failure? We need ‘Godzilla radars.’”
   My take: May 7 wasn’t harsh enough. They still cope. I await their delusions shattering.

• Reply 2.1: They still think they’re ahead?
• 2.1.1: “Presume we lead → ‘prove’ we lead.” Easy.
• 2.1.2: They trust U.S. tech—ignore U.S. officers fired over “lost confidence” in Asia.
• 2.1.3: Western “win-ology”: *”Make our people believe we can protect them.” “From whom? Russia?” “No—from *themselves.”
• 2.1.4: 200 yrs of dominance → cognitive inertia.
• 2.1.5: Any Chinese breakthrough = “stolen from F-22/F-35!”
• 2.1.6: Japan’s logic: “No radar ping = J-20 never flew.” Copium overdose.
• Reply 2.2: Japan’s “narrative-over-fact” tradition:
• 2.2.1: Unlike India’s sincere delusion, Japan knows it’s coping—but pushes narratives anyway.
• 2.2.2: With nukes, occupation, and U.S. picking PMs—coping is survival.
• Reply 2.3: If detected, they’d flaunt it to deter reunification.
• Reply 2.4: China’s radar tech is top-tier. If our radars struggle with J-20, U.S./Japan/SK stand no chance.

Comment 3:
I learned via Taiwanese media. Official posts later scrubbed “Tsushima/宫古海峡.” Japan’s doubt confirms radar blindness. J-20’s multi-spectrum stealth = enemy radars die first in war. PLA can crush any non-U.S.-homeland force instantly. Low hype? PLA understatement is policy. Tsushima—once Japan’s pride—is now China’s stealth testing ground.

Comment 4:
90%+ true. Why?

1. If detected, U.S./Japan/SK would’ve scrambled jets and screamed for propaganda (“caught J-20!”).
2. “Secret detection” is implausible: J-20 sensors would’ve spotted radar locks. Silence = failure.

Comment 5:
Even with video proof, Japan-stans would scream “deepfake!” and spin “silent wins.”

Comment 6:
We intercept U.S. F-35s. Our J-20s fly undetected until we report it. U.S. officers in Asia keep getting sacked over “lost confidence.” Who’s stronger? The Pentagon knows.

Comment 7:
They didn’t fake ignorance. CCTV’s report means China knew they were blind:

• China monitored their radar/electronic signals during the flight.
• Detection would’ve triggered sudden radar surges, system mobilizations, or troop movements.
• Nothing happened.