Martian2
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I want to give my answer to the Big Question: If China has hundreds or perhaps a thousand ICBMs, why don't they announce it to the world?
Simple answer: It is not in China's interest. If China unequivocally states a triple-digit number for ICBMs, the Americans and Russians will refuse overnight to reduce their strategic weapons. I agree with everyone that China has less strategic weapons than Russia or the United States. However, I don't believe the ratio is as large as many believe. If China says, we have 600 ICBMs, everyone will go berserk.
Therefore, China will continue to play the game its way. Keep insisting on a small ICBM force and demand that Russia and the U.S. keep reducing their nuclear arsenals. It is a brilliant strategy.
Simple answer: It is not in China's interest. If China unequivocally states a triple-digit number for ICBMs, the Americans and Russians will refuse overnight to reduce their strategic weapons. I agree with everyone that China has less strategic weapons than Russia or the United States. However, I don't believe the ratio is as large as many believe. If China says, we have 600 ICBMs, everyone will go berserk.
Therefore, China will continue to play the game its way. Keep insisting on a small ICBM force and demand that Russia and the U.S. keep reducing their nuclear arsenals. It is a brilliant strategy.