China Calls for Major Reductions in US Nuclear Arsenal

Beijing urges Washington to scale back nuclear capabilities as part of a broader strategy to challenge US alliances and deterrence policies.

China demands the US make significant cuts to its nuclear arsenal and end nuclear sharing with allies.
The US has updated its nuclear strategy to counter the growing nuclear threats from China, Russia, and North Korea.
China's rapid nuclear expansion has caught US and global observers by surprise, prompting strategic recalculations.
Russia and North Korea have echoed China's calls and are enhancing their military cooperation amid the Ukraine conflict.
US officials emphasize the need to strengthen alliances and modernize nuclear forces to maintain credible deterrence.