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China's New Missile Raises Nuclear Concerns as Japan Boosts Defense

12/26/2025

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China is set to unveil the DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile with a range exceeding 12,400 miles.
Analysts warn that China's nuclear transparency is limited and that the arsenal could exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030.
China maintains a defensive no-first-use policy and seeks to avoid an arms race.
Japan's defense spending has reached a record 9 trillion yen, driven by threats from China and North Korea, including a coastal defense system.

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Story summary

China is set to unveil the DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile with a range exceeding 12,400 miles.
Analysts warn that China's nuclear transparency is limited and that the arsenal could exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030.
China maintains a defensive no-first-use policy and seeks to avoid an arms race.
Japan's defense spending has reached a record 9 trillion yen, driven by threats from China and North Korea, including a coastal defense system.