New Pentagon report claims China now has over 500 operational nuclear warheads
The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal - though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.
by Emily Feng
Oct 19, 2023
2 minutes
China may be accelerating its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal, according to a new report from the Pentagon, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and revamp its fighting forces in order to match American military capabilities.
The latest assessment from the defense department said China had increased its
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