China nuclear build-up

U.S. actions continue to drive China’s nuclear buildup. However, like acceptance of mutual vulnerability, that seems too tough a pill for the U.S. side to swallow.

Credible latent nuclear capability could be the key to preventing a China-U.S. arms race without sacrificing deterrence.

It has never been more crucial to understand China’s approach to deterrence, in order to bring a much-needed sense of perspective to Sino-American nuclear dynamics. 

The U.S. is open to considering a proposal by China that nuclear weapons states negotiate a treaty on the no-first use (NFU) of nuclear weapons.

“We must handle the hypothesis of an imminent threat as long as nuclear weapons exist.”

How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?

Ahead of the anticipated Biden-Xi meeting, officials from both sides met in Washington for arms control and nonproliferation talks.

Even in today’s unsettled environment, the prospects for additional states to develop nuclear weapons are low. But if there is a next nuclear power, it’ll be found in Asia.

A nuclear arms race isn’t new, per se, but it does help refocus our attention on dangers that have long been with us.

Don’t be distracted by the aerial incursions and naval build-ups – the real action is China’s nuclear build-up, in the hopes of deterring any U.S. intervention in a regional conflict.