Thanks to stolen American tech for decades, China is now ready to destroy any nation that opposes them. Their nuclear arsenal is multiplying as they continue to steal Hundreds of billions worth of our intellectual property every year, while the U.S. does nothing. Now, the missile silos are multiplying, and subs are launching and we are sitting still thanks to our bribed President.
The Chinese nuclear arsenal is expanding at a rapid pace, a recent report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals. This development comes amid a broader context of global nuclear dynamics where the total number of operational nuclear warheads is on the rise each year, with China’s stockpile showing the fastest increase.
#FMsays The US has repeatedly hyped the so-called China nuclear threat in recent years, which is a convenient pretext for Washington to expand its nuclear arsenal and seek strategic advantages, FM spokesman Lin Jian said, urging the US to reduce its nuclear arsenal and avoid… pic.twitter.com/UZGsaDUMS7
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SIPRI’s report indicates that while the overall global count of nuclear warheads is decreasing as older weapons from the Cold War era are dismantled, the number of active nuclear warheads is actually growing. Dan Smith, SIPRI’s Director, expressed significant concern about this trend, predicting that it is likely to continue and even accelerate in the foreseeable future.
In 2023, China’s operational nuclear arsenal grew from 410 to approximately 500 warheads. The report also highlighted a new strategic posture for China, noting that it is deploying nuclear warheads in peacetime, a first for the nation. Despite this rapid increase, China’s total nuclear weapon count still remains substantially lower than that of the United States or Russia. However, SIPRI anticipates that the aggressive expansion of China’s nuclear capabilities could enable it to match the active arsenals of these countries within the next few years.
Hans Kristensen, a SIPRI associate senior fellow, noted that China is expanding its nuclear forces at a faster pace than any other nation. He also pointed out that there is a general trend among nuclear-armed states towards increasing or modernizing their nuclear forces.
The United States is considering whether it should expand its nuclear weapon arsenal. During a meeting, the National Security Council’s top arms control official said that more weapons are required to deal with America’s adversaries. pic.twitter.com/8yygP0W82l
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Globally, about 2,100 nuclear missiles are believed to be deployed and operational at any given moment, with the vast majority under the control of the U.S. and Russia. The buildup of China’s arsenal occurs against a backdrop of escalating global tensions, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as heightened military activities around Taiwan, which some analysts believe could indicate preparations for potential aggressive moves against the island.
Supporting SIPRI’s findings, a Pentagon report from the previous October also estimated China’s operational nuclear arsenal at around 500 warheads, projecting an expansion to approximately 1,000 by 2030. This aligns with broader international patterns observed by SIPRI, where countries like North Korea, France, and India are expanding their nuclear capabilities, and Israel, though officially non-acknowledging its arsenal, is believed to be modernizing its nuclear weapons.
The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give it the edge, a report said Monday. https://t.co/aUmJlB0iHU
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Amid these developments, China has maintained significant defense spending despite economic challenges and a slow recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic. According to a SIPRI report released in April, China allocated about six percent of its budget to defense in the past year, marking the 29th consecutive year of increased defense expenditure. Interestingly, their pay to their troops is nothing compared to the United States. Our huge budget is mostly pay and welfare benefits for the troops, having nothing to do with actual weapons, making the budgets of China and the U.S. far closer in arms spending than most want to admit.
Major Points
- The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports a rapid expansion in China’s nuclear arsenal, with operational warheads increasing from 410 to 500 in 2023.
- Globally, the number of operational nuclear warheads is rising, despite a decrease in total nuclear weapons as Cold War-era armaments are dismantled.
- SIPRI predicts China’s nuclear capabilities may soon match those of the U.S. and Russia due to aggressive expansion and deployment strategies.
- The expansion is part of a broader trend among nuclear-armed nations to enhance or modernize their arsenals, with similar activities noted in North Korea, France, India, and Israel.
- This nuclear buildup occurs amidst escalating global tensions and significant Chinese defense investments, despite economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lap Fu Ip – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
