SECURITY_ China’s nuclear expansion is ‘breathtaking’ in number of weapons and pace, Stratcom general says

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China’s nuclear expansion is ‘breathtaking’ in number of weapons and pace, Stratcom general says

Nuclear war dangers seen growing from military links between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran

Spectators wave Chinese flags as military vehicles carrying DF-41 nuclear ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) more >


By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times - Thursday, February 29, 2024


China is showing no signs of slowing the furious pace of its program to develop nuclear weapons delivery systems, a sign that Beijing is shifting away from a strategy of minimum deterrence, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command told Congress on Thursday.

Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the speed of China’s nuclear force buildup in recent years is a major worry that keeps him awake at night.

“For me, it’s [China’s] capacity, capability to build out their weapons systems, their arsenal,” Gen. Cotton said. “It’s that simple.”

Chinese military leaders are speeding up the deployment of nuclear forces, including sharp increases in land-based missiles, missile-firing submarines and a new bomber capable of launching a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile, he said.

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