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China plays nuclear catch-up, with perils for the region
A rise in the number of warheads and missiles could increase Beijing’s ability to deter the US from intervening militarily in a regional crisis, and spur countries such as Japan and South Korea to consider also going nuclear.
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China is reportedly in the midst of a dramatic expansion of both missiles and warheads.
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With the onset of a new global chill in some ways similar to the Cold War, dread of a possible nuclear conflict has returned.
In November, Russia cancelled talks with the United States
