Why China’s Nuclear Ambitions are Worrying the World
Beijing has rapidly expanded its stockpile of nuclear weapons in recent years, while resisting making commitments to transparency.
Military vehicles carrying DF-5B liquid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) march past the Tiananmen Rostrum during the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Credit: IC Photo via DepositPhotos
China’s continuing rise to the front ranks of the world’s nuclear powers is attracting greater attention. Early last month, U.S. officials accused China of conducting nuclear tests in violation of its commitments under an international test ban treaty, citing a purported test in 2020.
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) speaks at the High-Level Segment - Conference on Disarmament 2026. Credit: UN
The Chinese nuclear build-up and alleged testing are one piece of an inc
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