China’s DF-41 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles are seen during a military parade at Tiananmen Square to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of communist China, in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2019. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
In recent years, the Chinese military has sharply increased the size and capabilities of its nuclear arsenal, acquiring a broader range of missiles and delivery systems for what was once a relatively limited strategic deterrent force.
Some observers believe that by expanding its nuclear capabilities, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to strengthen its geopolitical position in Asia and beyond.
