{"id":337657,"date":"2026-04-24T18:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-anatomy-of-chinas-nuclear-surge-dw-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:00:45","slug":"the-anatomy-of-chinas-nuclear-surge-dw-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/the-anatomy-of-chinas-nuclear-surge-dw-news\/","title":{"rendered":"The anatomy of China\u2019s nuclear surge | DW News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/Rcoa29k-oNc\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"The anatomy of China\u2019s nuclear surge | DW News\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rcoa29k-oNc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>For decades, China had a minimal nuclear force. Now it is rapidly transforming into a nuclear superpower. Under Xi Jinping, Beijing is driving a surge in warhead numbers and building one of the world\u2019s most advanced missile arsenals. But why? What are these weapons for \u2013 and what kinds of conflict is China preparing for? <\/p>\n<p>In this special production, DW\u2019s Richard Walker investigates, speaking to some of the world\u2019s leading experts on Chinese nuclear strategy and doctrine, the factors shaping its missile program, and how nuclear conflict can break out. <\/p>\n<p>Part 1 examines China\u2019s strategic breakout. Part 2 offers a detailed guide to its missile arsenal. Part 3 dives into its nuclear doctrine. Featuring insights from James Acton, Brian Hart, Sarah Kirchberger, Matthew Kroenig, Manpreet Sethi, Zhao Tong, and Zhou Bo. <\/p>\n<p>For more on China\u2019s intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) silos, also see DW\u2019s \u201cDecoding Putin and Xi&#8217;s blueprint for a new world order\u201d https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G4-ZC_fd19Y <\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<br \/>\n00:00 Why is Xi going nuclear?<br \/>\n04:54 Part 1: Breakout<br \/>\n06:27 \u201cMake enemies worry\u201d<br \/>\n08:22 \u201cVast and multifaceted\u201d<br \/>\n09:07 Putin\u2019s inspiration<br \/>\n10:47 \u201cCheck-mated\u201d<br \/>\n12:02 The silos<br \/>\n14:26 China\u2019s hints<br \/>\n15:56 Preparing for conflict<br \/>\n16:59 Part 2: The Arsenal<br \/>\n17:22 China\u2019s triad<br \/>\n18:14 Submarine troubles<br \/>\n22:16 MIRV technology<br \/>\n23:43 China\u2019s biggest missile<br \/>\n25:33 \u201cGuam Killer\u201d<br \/>\n27:08 Hypersonic missiles<br \/>\n28:22 \u201cAcross the board\u201d<br \/>\n29:24 Part 3: Doctrine<br \/>\n30:18 Nuclear threats<br \/>\n31:57 Taiwan<br \/>\n32:58 No First Use<br \/>\n35:50 Questions mount<br \/>\n37:12 Launch Under Attack<br \/>\n38:21 False alarms<br \/>\n40:00 Limited nuclear war<br \/>\n41:57 \u201cNuclear war is a spectrum\u201d<br \/>\n43:34 World-changing ambition <\/p>\n<p>#dwgeopolitics #china #xijinping #nuclear <\/p>\n<p>For more news go to: http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow DW on social media:<br \/>\n\u25baInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deutschewellenews\/<br \/>\n\u25baTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwnews<\/p>\n<p>F\u00fcr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/dwdeutsch<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For decades, China had a minimal nuclear force. Now it is rapidly transforming into a nuclear superpower. Under Xi Jinping, Beijing is driving a surge in warhead numbers and building one of the world\u2019s most advanced missile arsenals. But why? What are these weapons for \u2013 and what kinds of conflict is China preparing for? 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