China’s military is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than U.S. defense officials expected, according to a Pentagon assessment
WASHINGTON—China’s military is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than U.S. defense officials expected, as part of an overall modernization of its armed forces to better compete militarily with the U.S., according to a Pentagon assessment.
At the new, accelerated pace, Beijing could have about 700 nuclear warheads in the next six years, and 1,000 by 2030, according to the annual report on Chinese military power released Wednesday. Those levels are well above the 200-plus warheads said Beijing possessed and double the previous projections of 400 to 500 warheads by the end of the decade.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pentagon warns China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenalChina is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and may have 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end of the decade as it aims to surpass US global influence by the middle of the 21st century, according to a major Pentagon report released on Wednesday.
Read more »
China accuses U.S. of being deliberately 'vague' over nuclear sub accidentThe Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of lacking transparency a day after the U.S. Navy revealed more details about the October incident.
Read more »
China tells U.S. to be transparent, take 'responsibility' for accident in South China SeaChina is calling for the U.S. to take responsibility for an accident involving a nuclear-powered submarine in the South China Sea last month.
Read more »
Democracy is the 'only leverage' West has against China, former NATO chief saysThe only leverage we have vis-à-vis China is if all the world's democracies could really unite and stand together and make a formal and informal alliance,' former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Newsweek.
Read more »
China optimistic on climate markets deal after 'wasted' yearsChina's top climate negotiator said on Tuesday a broad deal on carbon markets was possible at the U.N. COP26 climate talks despite the tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Read more »
China is urging families to stock up on food as supply challenges multiplyChina is telling families to stock up on food and other daily essentials as bad weather, energy shortages and Covid-19 restrictions threaten to disrupt supplies.
Read more »