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flag China is rapidly expanding nuclear warhead production, raising regional and global security concerns.

flag China is rapidly expanding its nuclear warhead production, with satellite imagery and expert analysis revealing major upgrades to facilities in Sichuan and Zitong since 2019, including new construction and expanded security at sites linked to plutonium pit and high-explosive component manufacturing. flag These developments, part of a broader infrastructure buildup, suggest a strategic shift toward greater nuclear readiness, potentially including a launch-on-warning posture. flag While China’s arsenal remains far smaller than the U.S. stockpile, experts project a possible expansion to several thousand warheads by 2030 amid rising regional tensions, particularly over Taiwan. flag The pace of modernization raises concerns about global strategic stability and a potential long-term arms race, though exact production numbers and timelines remain unclear.

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