China's Nuclear Buildup Is on Track Despite Graft Scandals, Pentagon Says
Briefly

The Pentagon reported that China's nuclear arsenal has grown significantly, with an estimated addition of approximately 100 nuclear warheads in a year, bringing the total to over 600 by mid-2024.
China's military, particularly its navy, is evolving into a global force, looking to extend its operational reach beyond East Asia, which poses a strategic challenge to the U.S.
China's leaders are perceived to feel a need for expanding their destructive options against the U.S., leading to a significant focus on modernizing its nuclear and conventional missile capabilities.
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