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Why China is going all-in on nuclear weapons | DW News
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44:39Now PlayingFor decades, China had a minimal nuclear force. Now it is rapidly transforming into a nuclear superpower. Under Xi Jinping, Beijing is driving a surge in warhead numbers and building one of the world’s most advanced missile arsenals. But why? What are these nuclear weapons for – and what kinds of conflict is China preparing for?
In this special production, DW’s Richard Walker investigates, speaking to some of the world’s leading experts on Chinese nuclear strategy and doctrine, the factors shaping its missile program, and how nuclear conflict can break out.
Part 1 examines China’s strategic breakout. Part 2 offers a detailed guide to its missile arsenal. Part 3 dives into its nuclear doctrine. Featuring insights from James Acton, Brian Hart, Sarah Kirchberger, Matthew Kroenig, Manpreet Sethi, Zhao Tong, and Zhou Bo.
For more on China’s intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) silos, also see DW’s “Decoding Putin and Xi's blueprint for a new world order”
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