Nuclear: Beijing denounces the "aggressive deterrence" of the USA

  Claims by U.S. officials about the capability, as well as China and Russia's nuclear industry, have drawn strong backlash from the Chinese government. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said Thursday (August 31) that the United States poses the world's greatest nuclear threat, stressing that Washington is using all means to maintain its hegemony. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Wu Qian said US officials' allegations were made to exaggerate China's nuclear threat, saying the Americans are looking for a pretext to develop their nuclear forces. He expressed the opposition of his country's government regarding this issue.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Wu Qian pointed out that the United States possesses the most advanced and deadly nuclear weapons in the world, continuing that Washington is considered to be the greatest nuclear threat to the world. "The United States is the first country to pursue the policy of aggressive nuclear deterrence and continues to invest heavily in the miniaturization of nuclear weapons for use on the battlefield," the Chinese spokesperson added. In this regard, it should be noted that General Anthony Cotton, head of the strategic command of the United States Department of Defense, recently indicated that China continues to strengthen its nuclear military force, saying that Washington is concerned about all the development of weapons. Chinese nuclear.