China's Nuclear Build-Up: How Fast? How Much? How Far? Insights from Conversations with PLA Officers and Strategic Experts in Beijing
This talk investigates the current expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal, focusing on the pace, scale, and strategic intentions behind these developments. Drawing on firsthand conversations with officers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and strategic experts based in Beijing, the presentation seeks to capture the ongoing debate within the Chinese strategic community regarding the implications of rapid nuclear expansion and its alignment with broader national security objectives.
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