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Recently, a report from the United States claimed that China plans to increase its nuclear arsenal to 200, and the United States shouted that China's increase in its nuclear weapons stockpile is a big problem, but the problem is that the United States itself has a whopping 5,500 nuclear weapons, more than a little more than China. It is really a bit of a double standard for the United States, a country that has countless nuclear warheads of its own, but goes to accuse others of expanding nuclear weapons.
In addition, the United States has powerful means of nuclear strike, including sea-based, air-based and land-based platforms. This means that the United States not only has a large number of nuclear weapons, but also has multiple launch methods that can pose a threat to other countries at any time. In contrast, China's nuclear strike methods are far less diverse than those of the United States.
But the key question is, why should the United States criticize China for increasing the number of nuclear arsenals? China has always adhered to its nuclear policy, committed not to be the first to use nuclear weapons, and advocated nuclear disarmament on a global scale. China's nuclear weapons are relatively low in number, and their purpose is to safeguard national security and national sovereignty, not to invade other countries. At the same time, the United States has been trying to maintain its hegemonic position, with a large nuclear arsenal and diverse means of nuclear strike, which is the real concern.
In addition, the United States has put forward the so-called "limited nuclear war" concept, trying to use nuclear weapons in conventional warfare, which is undoubtedly a great threat to world peace and security. China's nuclear policy is relatively modest, emphasizing self-defense and peace, in stark contrast to the U.S. nuclear policy.
Of course, the issue of nuclear weapons has always attracted the attention of the international community. Any State should be held accountable for the conduct of nuclear weapons and ensure that they were not misused. China has always actively participated in international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts, which serves the common interests of the international community.
Overall, U.S. criticism of China's efforts to increase the number of nuclear arsenals seems a bit hypocritical. China's nuclear arsenal is relatively small, and its nuclear policy emphasizes peace and self-defense, in stark contrast to that of the United States. If we are to worry about nuclear weapons, perhaps the first thing we should focus on is the country with 5,500 nuclear warheads and diversified means of nuclear strike.