Understanding China’s ambition to expand its nuclear program
China’s nuclear weapons capabilities are small compared to that of Russia and the U.S. However, China has been expanding its nuclear arsenal under the leadership of Xi Jinping, doubling in size in just the last decade.
NPR's Emily Feng explains the current state of China's nuclear program and why the country is seeking to further develop it.
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NPR's Emily Feng explains the current state of China's nuclear program and why the country is seeking to further develop it.
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This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman.
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Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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China’s nuclear weapons capabilities are small compared to that of Russia and the U.S. However, China has been expanding its nuclear arsenal under the leadership of Xi Jinping, doubling in size in just the last decade.
NPR's Emily Feng explains the current state of China's nuclear program and why the country is seeking to further develop it.
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Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman.
It was edited by Hannah Bloch, Sarah Robbins and Michael Levitt.
Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
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NPR's Emily Feng explains the current state of China's nuclear program and why the country is seeking to further develop it.
For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman.
It was edited by Hannah Bloch, Sarah Robbins and Michael Levitt.
Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
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2026-05-10
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