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China's Missile Buildup Threatens U.S. Interests in Asia

12/22/2025

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The draft Pentagon report says China has likely loaded over 100 DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles into silo fields near Mongolia.
The report says China is not pursuing arms-control talks, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes for denuclearization.
The report notes Beijing is refining options for potential action on Taiwan, which could threaten U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The draft Pentagon report says China has likely loaded over 100 DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles into silo fields near Mongolia.
The report says China is not pursuing arms-control talks, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes for denuclearization.
The report notes Beijing is refining options for potential action on Taiwan, which could threaten U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region.