China Expands Nuclear Program With Activity Detected at Seven Sites
China is accelerating development of its nuclear weapons infrastructure, with construction and upgrades observed at multiple strategic sites across the country. Key locations include Pingtong, Zitong, and the Lop Nur test site, among others. The Federation of American Scientists estimates China currently possesses around 620 nuclear warheads, with further production anticipated to support new delivery systems. Despite the scale of expansion, Chinese officials maintain that their nuclear doctrine remains defensive in nature, reaffirming a long-standing no-first-use policy.
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