The modernization of Chinese nuclear forces and its impact on Sino-U.S. relations/ Baohui Zhang
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Asian Affairs Vol.34 No.2 Summer 2007, pp.87-100 (10)Summary: This article examines China's emerging nuclear capability and its strategic consequences. With its ability to deploy, for the first time, a secure second-strike capability in the next decade, this will critically affect the future Sino-U.S. relationship. This article also suggests that the two countries should engage in strategic dialogues to discuss the proper role of nuclear deterrence in their bilateral relationship. This will help prevent a nuclear arms race that may worsen the security dilemma between the two most important countries in the twenty-first century.
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| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | CHINA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 22690-1001 |
This article examines China's emerging nuclear capability and its strategic consequences. With its ability to deploy, for the first time, a secure second-strike capability in the next decade, this will critically affect the future Sino-U.S. relationship. This article also suggests that the two countries should engage in strategic dialogues to discuss the proper role of nuclear deterrence in their bilateral relationship. This will help prevent a nuclear arms race that may worsen the security dilemma between the two most important countries in the twenty-first century.
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