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US Says China Has Significantly Expanded Its Nuclear Arsenal
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The Spin
Anti-China narrative
As America's fastest-growing nuclear rival, China is hypocritically calling for the withdrawal of US nuclear weapons while rapidly expanding its own arsenal. To neutralize this danger, Washington must call China's bluff and freeze nuclear redeployment into Asia in return for Beijing's pausing of its own nuclear projects. If this doesn't occur, China's nuclear military strength will only continue to strengthen in the years and decades to come — a reality that must be avoided.
Pro-China narrative
While China continues to be hyped within Western media as a nuclear threat, recent reports show that the modernization and growth of nuclear arsenals are expanding globally. The PRC, like any other country, requires sophisticated weaponry to ensure national security, and the legitimate growth of nuclear capabilities is necessary. While the West will continue to demonize China, Beijing will continue to act only to ensure the safety of its national sovereignty.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 17% chance of a US-China war before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
