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China's 2007 anti-satellite missile test raised questions about its long-term intentions.

Of the five original nuclear weapon states, China has the smallest nuclear arsenal but has been the most aggressive about building up its nuclear forces in recent years.  China is a key player in the international dialogue aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea and Iran.

Estimated total nuclear weapons: 160-400

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Leon Sigal
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Leon Sigal

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Federation of American Scientists

Hans Kristensen of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) tracks Chinese nuclear forces and the role of nuclear weapons in Asia.  He regularly posts analyses using satellite imagery on the Strategic Security Blog, breaking stories on new developments as well as tempering speculation in a region where the arms race on land and sea has ramped up in the past decade.

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