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The Chinese Nuclear Strategy at the Beginning of the 21st Century
The Chinese Nuclear Strategy at the Beginning of the 21st Century

Author(s): Plamen Nikolov Bogdanov, Mario MARINOV
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: People’s Republic of China; People’s Liberation Army; nuclear strategy; nuclear arms;

Summary/Abstract: At the beginning of the 21st century, the People’s Republic of China stands as an emergent global military and nuclear power. The expansion of China’snuclear arsenal and its capabilities is a primary objective of the state’s defensive efforts, being concurrent with updating China’s overall security strategy. The present paper seeks to provide a glance into Chinese perceptions and concerns for nuclear security and to analyse the key points and developments in the country’s nuclear strategy over the past decade. Ultimately, the paper has as the primary purpose to provide a comprehensive insight into the objectives of China and its nuclear forces and strategy.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 46-61
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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