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TPI Replay: China’s Nuclear Forces, With Fiona S. Cunningham

The President’s Inbox

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China's Nuclear Build-up and Modernization

This chapter explores China's nuclear weapons program, discussing the size, accuracy, diversity, and readiness of its nuclear forces. It compares China's nuclear arsenal to that of the United States and Russia, mentioning the number of warheads and delivery systems. The chapter also examines China's focus on limited nuclear retaliation and its modernization efforts, including the construction of new missile silos.

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