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Understanding China’s ambition to expand its nuclear program

Understanding China’s ambition to expand its nuclear program

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China’s nuclear weapons capabilities are small compared to that of Russia and the U.S. However, China has been expanding its nuclear arsenal under the leadership of Xi Jinping, doubling in size in just the last decade.


NPR's Emily Feng explains the current state of China's nuclear program and why the country is seeking to further develop it.

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