The modernization of Chinese nuclear forces and its impact on Sino-U.S. relations
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asian Affairs: An American Review
Publication Date
7-1-2007
Volume
34
Issue
2
First Page
87
Last Page
100
Keywords
China, deterrence, nuclear power, United States
Abstract
This article examines China's emerging nuclear capability and its strategic consequences. China will be able to deploy, for the first time, a truly secure second-strike capability in the next decade. This emerging Chinese capability will critically affect the future relationship between China and the United States. The article 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 will inevitably worsen the security dilemma between the two most important countries of the twenty-first century
DOI
10.3200/AAFS.34.2.87-100
Print ISSN
00927678
E-ISSN
19401590
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Zhang, B. (2007). The modernization of Chinese nuclear forces and its impact on Sino-U.S. relations. Asian Affairs: An American Review, 34(2), 87-100. doi: 10.3200/AAFS.34.2.87-100