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The US is in a nuclear race to keep up with China and Russia... it’s losing
Within a decade, it is expected that China will have as many nuclear warheads deployed as the United States. Pentagon estimates suggest that Beijing will have 1,500 operable nuclear weapons by 2035.
The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup
China aims to use its nuclear breakout to pierce the rimland barrier without igniting a great-power war. Xi’s ability to dominate the conflict spectrum—from low-intensity political pressure to potential nuclear warfare—has likely emboldened him to sharpen the pressure in this region in recent months.
China responds to Russian threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
China on Wednesday urged Russia to adopt "calm" and "restraint" after President Putin issued a nuclear threat over Ukraine's use of long-range US missiles.
China Reacts As Putin Approves Russia's New Nuclear Weapons Doctrine
Nuclear powers should show more restraint, the Chinese government said on Wednesday in response to President Vladimir Putin's approval of a new doctrine for the use of Russia's sizable stockpile of nuclear weapons.
US eyes new nuclear moves to counter Russia, China with gravity bomb, Ohio sub
The department's report states that US needs integration of non-nuclear capabilities, where feasible, to support nuclear deterrence mission.
How a U.S. vs. China War Could Become a Nuclear War
A recent Center for New American Security (CNAS) study, sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), highlights the U.S.'s vulnerabilities in managing nuclear escalation risks with China.
US revises its nuclear strategy as China and Russia strengthen their capabilities
The US Department of Defense is reviewing approaches to nuclear deterrence against the backdrop of China and Russia's growing nuclear capabilities, as well as the possible absence of international arms control agreements after February,
Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
China has a fleet of three aircraft carriers, all conventionally powered, but a nuclear-powered carrier, according to experts ...
China has key role to play in avoiding nuclear escalation, France's Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that China has an important role to play in avoiding nuclear escalation, ...
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
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China building prototype nuclear reactor to power next generation aircraft carrier, AP reports
Bangkok — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft ...
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China's first commercial nuclear district heating scheme expands
China's Haiyang nuclear power plant in Shandong province has begun its sixth heating season, covering an area of nearly 13 ...
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To Confront China, Russia, and North Korea, Trump Should Forgo a Review and Speed Up the Arsenal’s Modernization
To confront China, Russia, and North Korea, Trump should forgo a review and speed up the arsenal’s modernization.
As US rivalry intensifies, Chinese strategists call for new approach to nuclear deterrence
Scholars say it is time to shed Cold War concepts imported from the West and develop distinctly Chinese nuclear strategy.