In recent years, the Chinese military has sharply increased the size and capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, acquiring a broader range of missiles and delivery systems for what was once a relatively limited strategic deterrent force.
Some observers believe that by expanding its nuclear capabilities, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to strengthen its geopolitical position in Asia and beyond.
Communist China has surpassed 600 operational nuclear warheads and is set to grow that number to more than 1,000 by 2030, according to an annual Pentagon assessment published in December 2024. This is up from the estimated 300 warheads deployed by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at the beginning of this decade….
China’s Nuclear Weapons Buildup Driven by Unrestricted Warfare Doctrine, Experts Say
