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China Expands Nuclear Infrastructure, Shifts Global Security Dynamics
4/2/2026
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Story summary
- China expanded its nuclear infrastructure in Sichuan province.
- Residents say land seizures began in 2022 as villages were cleared.
- Satellite imagery shows new structures supporting China’s nuclear weapons capabilities.
- Analysts say the expansion, directed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, could alter global security dynamics.
- China has become the second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines, surpassing Russia.
