China își extinde arsenalul nuclear în cel puțin șapte situri secrete, arată o investigație The Telegraph

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal at seven major secret sites, despite advocating for non-proliferation. Satellite imagery reveals significant construction at nuclear facilities across the country. One site is reportedly producing plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons, while another features a 600-meter shock tube for testing weapon resilience. The expansion includes the demolition of villages for a fusion research center. Under Xi Jinping, China's nuclear stockpile has more than doubled, with projections of 1,500 warheads by 2035. The U.S. has raised concerns over China's nuclear activities, especially regarding potential secret tests at Lop Nur, while China maintains its nuclear strategy is defensive and not aimed at an arms race.