China Shows Off Nuclear Ambitions With Expanding Missile Arsenal.

The article focuses on China's display of its nuclear weapon ambitions during a recent parade in Beijing, showcasing two new intercontinental ballistic missile designs, the DF-5C and DF-61. These missiles are significant due to their size and capabilities, with the Pentagon estimating that China's nuclear arsenal could reach 1,000 warheads by 2030. Experts suggest that these weapons enhance China's strategic deterrence against U.S. missile defense systems, with the DF-5C potentially carrying multiple independently targetable warheads and the DF-61 being road mobile, allowing for greater flexibility in deployment. The article highlights the evolving nature of China's nuclear program, drawing parallels to Cold War-era practices of the U.S. and Soviet Union. [Extracted from the article]