China argues the U.S. exaggerates their military threat, stating its expansion is defensive

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China argues the U.S. exaggerates their military threat, stating its expansion is defensive

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“China’s Ministry of Defence has criticised a report from the Pentagon in the United States detailing China’s growing military strength and nuclear arsenal in the latest barb between the two superpowers.”

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China is significantly increasing its nuclear arsenal

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