00:00China is quietly building up its nuclear power, but not to fight a war.
00:04According to a new report, Beijing's strategy is about fear, not fire.
00:09With over 600 nuclear warheads today, and a goal to cross 1,000 by 2030,
00:14China isn't trying to outmatch the U.S. or Russia in sheer numbers.
00:18Instead, it wants to send a clear message, especially to Washington and its allies in Asia.
00:24The Hudson Institute says,
00:26China's nuclear modernization is meant to disrupt enemy plans and alliances before a single shot is fired.
00:32Think psychological warfare on a global scale.
00:35Take the Philippines.
00:37Experts say China hinted at nuclear threats to keep them from siding with the U.S. over Taiwan.
00:42Japan?
00:43Covered by America's nuclear umbrella, but feeling the heat as China flexes its strategic muscles.
00:49Even South Korea could be a future target of subtle threats if it hosts American nukes.
00:54Beijing claims it sticks to a policy of no first use and minimum deterrence.
00:59But experts warn,
01:00this nuclear buildup is less about defense and more about controlling the narrative.
01:05Because for China, winning without fighting might be the ultimate weapon.
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