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Global Nuclear Arms Race: China’s Warheads May Hit 1,000

6/16/2025

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A looming nuclear arms race threatens global stability, warns the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). As the US, Russia, and China modernize their arsenals, China's warhead count could soar to 1,000 by 2031. Technological advancements and artificial intelligence are pivotal in this escalating arms race, raising urgent concerns for the future.

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A looming nuclear arms race threatens global stability, warns the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). As the US, Russia, and China modernize their arsenals, China's warhead count could soar to 1,000 by 2031. Technological advancements and artificial intelligence are pivotal in this escalating arms race, raising urgent concerns for the future.