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Why Is China Expanding Its Nuclear Arsenal?

Jul 29, 2021
David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times with expertise in national security, discusses China's significant nuclear arsenal expansion. Recent satellite images reveal over 100 new missile silos, signaling a shift from a minimal deterrent strategy. Sanger explores the reasons behind this change, including concerns about U.S. missile defenses and regional threats. He delves into how these developments impact global military dynamics and reflect China's ambitions for superpower status in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.
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