Striving for Strategic Nuclear Capability to Deter US Hostile Policies

Xi Jinping continues the legacy of previous Chinese leaders in pursuing a nuclear capability that aligns with the country's international status. He believes that with China's potential to surpass the US as the leading global power, the power shift may lead to a more antagonistic US-China relationship. Therefore, Xi aims to bolster China's strategic capabilities to deter any hostile actions from the US, not just in terms of deterring nuclear strikes but also to counter potential hostile policies as China closes the power gap with the US.