Touchy issue

Article Abstract:

China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal while the four other countries which admit to having nuclear weapons are cutting their missile numbers. China has an estimated 300 to 650 nuclear warheads, with under 20 of these able to hit the mainland US, the others being geared to Asia. China could be developing missiles to carry out a pre-emptive move. The US has sought to tackle this isse but has been unsuccessful. The US has nearly 1,300 warheads, far more than China, and China is not willing to consider reductions until Russian and US levels have fallen to those of China.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Nuclear weapons

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Trick or treaty? That depends on whether you've got the bomb or not

Article Abstract:

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference in New York, which ended on May 12, 1995, resulted in an unanimous decision to indefinitely extend the Treaty though some of the 175 nations felt pressured into that position. China was one of the strong supporters of nuclear disarmament, gaining it credibility in the diplomatic circles, but its decision to test a nuclear device only three days later has undermined any gains. Many Asian nations, especially those without nuclear capabilities, felt universality suffered under the decision.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Nuclear nonproliferation

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Jolt from the blue: U.S. prodded to firm up its policy on Spratlys

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China's establishment of potential military structures on the Mischief Reef in the South China sea surprised the US but has revived its relations with the Philippines. Under prodding from Congress, the White House and the Pentagon have indicated they will strongly resist any aggression in the area, through which much of the world's shipping travels. ASEAN nations welcomed the signals, but hope that they never have to choose between the US and regional giant China.

United States, Cover Story, Political aspects, United States foreign relations, Philippines, Philippine foreign relations, Spratly Islands

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