China’s Nuclear Arsenal Expanding Rapidly

2026-02-16 - 07:31

China’s Nuclear Arsenal Expanding Rapidly Based on updated U.S. intelligence and independent open-source analysis, China is undergoing one of the fastest nuclear build-ups ever recorded. Analysts estimate the country now holds roughly 600 nuclear warheads and is adding about 100 more each year. Pentagon projections indicate the People’s Republic of China could possess more than