China Accelerating Its Nuclear Buildup Over Rising Fears Of A U.S. Conflict

The formation of Dongfeng-41 nuclear missiles takes part in a military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, October 1, 2019. Photo: Xinhua  

Wall Street Journal: China Is Accelerating Its Nuclear Buildup Over Rising Fears of U.S. Conflict 

China has accelerated an expansion of its nuclear arsenal because of a change in its assessment of the threat posed by the U.S., people with knowledge of the Chinese leadership’s thinking say, shedding new light on a buildup that is raising tension between the two countries. 

The Chinese nuclear effort long predates Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the U.S.’s wariness about getting directly involved in the war there has likely reinforced Beijing’s decision to put greater emphasis on developing nuclear weapons as a deterrent, some of these people say. 

Chinese leaders see a stronger nuclear arsenal as a way to deter the U.S. from getting directly involved in a potential conflict over Taiwan.  

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WNU Editor: China is downplaying U.S. concerns .... Renewed US hype of 'China's nuclear expansion' filled with hegemonic intentions (Global Times). 

China Accelerating Its Nuclear Buildup Over Rising Fears Of A U.S. Conflict  

U.S. Sees Rising Risk in ‘Breathtaking’ China Nuclear Expansion -- Bloomberg  

China accelerates work on more than one HUNDRED missile silos that could house nuclear weapons capable of reaching U.S. soil: Leaders see buildup as way to deter America from intervening in conflict over Taiwan -- Daily Mail  

China expedites nuclear armament amid tensions over Ukraine -- The Dong-A Ilbo  

Could China’s “hot-swappable” missile system start an accidental nuclear war? -- Sky Lo, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists  

China’s nuclear weapons build-up threatens mutually assured destruction -- Paul G. Harris, HKFP