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China's Growing Nuclear Arsenal: Potential for Taiwan Strait Blackmail Following Russia's Ukraine Playbook
Oct 15, 2025 11:42 pm CST
China's expanding nuclear capabilities, including its newly developed "nuclear triad," raise concerns about potential nuclear blackmail tactics in a Taiwan conflict scenario. Military experts warn Beijing may adopt Russia's Ukraine playbook of nuclear threats to deter Western intervention, potentially altering US defense calculations regarding Taiwan.
Russia Shows Off Military Might In Drills, And Raises Tensions With NATO
Sep 17, 2025 12:53 am CST
Moscow showcased its conventional and nuclear military might in long-planned exercises with Belarus, as it warns the West against sending foreign troops into Ukraine.