China

Nuclear Policy Paper Embraces Clinton Era “Lead and Hedge” Strategy September 25, 2008

By Hans M. Kristensen The new nuclear policy paper National Security and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century published quietly Tuesday by the Defense and Energy…

China’s Xia-Class SSBN Leaves Dry Dock August 3, 2008

The Xia-class SSBN appears to have completed a multi-year overhaul. The submarine has been in dry dock at least since…

Chinese Nuclear Notebook Published July 14, 2008

A new Nuclear Notebook on Chinese nuclear forces has been published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The notebook provides an unofficial overview of China’s nuclear-capable…

Extensive Nuclear Missile Deployment Area Discovered in Central China May 15, 2008

More than 50 launch pads for nuclear ballistic missiles have been identified scattered across a 2,000 square kilometer (772 square…

Nukes in the Taiwan Crisis May 13, 2008

Nuclear bombs in Asia at the time of the Taiwan Strait crisis are listed (red box) in this Strategic Air…

New Chinese SSBN Deploys to Hainan Island April 24, 2008

By Hans M. Kristensen The Chinese navy has deployed a Jin-class (Type 094) ballistic missile submarine to a new base near Yulin on Hainan…

Chinese Nuclear Arsenal Increased by 25 Percent Since 2006, Pentagon Report Indicates March 6, 2008

China’s nuclear weapons arsenal has increased by 25 percent since 2006, Pentagon reports indicate, due to deployment of new ballistic and cruise missiles. By…

Chinese Submarine Patrols Rebound in 2007, but Remain Limited January 7, 2008

By Hans M. Kristensen China’s entire fleet of approximately 55 general-purpose submarines conducted a total of six patrols during 2007, slightly better than the two patrols conducted…

A Closer Look at China’s New SSBNs October 15, 2007

China’s new Jin-class SSBNs at Huludao shipyard. (click on image for higher-resolution picture)…

Two More Chinese SSBNs Spotted October 4, 2007

China appears to have launched two more SSBNs. By Hans M. Kristensen…