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China’s Nuclear Arsenal Is Growing Faster Than Ever
China has unveiled its full nuclear triad for the first time—land, sea, and air-based systems. With its arsenal rapidly expanding, what does this mean for global security and the future of arms control?
By Tong Zhao
Published on September 9, 2025
China has unveiled its full nuclear triad for the first time—land, sea, and air-based systems. With its arsenal rapidly expanding, what does this mean for global security and the future of arms control? Tong Zhao explains.
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