Nuclear patrol in the Pacific to boost China’s own security

[TaiShang]

Nuclear patrol to boost China’s own security
Global Times Published: 2016-5-28 0:43:02

Western media, including the Guardian, recently reported that China will send a submarine armed with nuclear missiles into the Pacific for the first time.

The Pentagon also predicted in an earlier report that China will probably conduct its first nuclear deterrence patrol in 2016.

There is no official comment from the Chinese government on the news.

Strategic nuclear missiles are the foundation of a military deterrence. China has been adopting an "effective nuclear deterrence" strategy, with much fewer nuclear warheads than the West powers. Also, China is the only one among the nuclear powers to announce a no-first-use policy. It means that China's nuclear deterrence lies in its capability to strike back.

In the meantime, China's nuclear deterrence must be real and effective so as to play an important role in the US government's making of its China policies - just as when any country assesses the US power, it will immediately think about the US aircraft carriers and not risk a head-on military confrontation with the US.

However, the US might not have a clear idea of China's nuclear deterrence. Two US scholars predicted in 2006 that the US was capable of destroying all the nuclear forces of both Russia and China. Herman Cain, a 2012 US presidential election candidate, did not know China was a nuclear power. It reflects the lack of recognition in the US of China's strategic capabilities.

As Sino-US tensions build, it is necessary for China to strengthen its capability for nuclear retaliation. It will help with balance in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance the US willingness to seek peace with China.

China's technologies related to nuclear-powered submarine and the launch of strategic missiles from below the water have been advancing. It is time the People's Liberation Army sends nuclear submarines into the depth of the Pacific Ocean for regular patrols.

China's land-based ballistic missile mobility has also witnessed significant upgrades. The survival capability of China's nuclear forces are much better than in the past.

History shows that balanced power better contributes to peace. China should increase its number of nuclear weapons, and enhance their survival power and capability to hit the targets. It is the most important foundation of China's national security.

The US first built the world's largest nuclear arsenal, then developed missile defense systems in order to destroy nuclear threats from other countries and keep itself the absolute leader in strategic deterrence. China must ruin its plan.

A nuclear-free world is only possible when nuclear powers are balanced. A single nuclear power will only lead to hegemony.

 

[Beidou2020]

I fully agree with this article.

China should definitely increase its nuclear arsenal.

China should stop being timid and apologising for its power.

The American regime only understand the power of strength.

 

[Beast]

I fully agree with this article.

China should definitely increase its nuclear arsenal.

China should stop being timid and apologising for its power.

The American regime only understand the power of strength.

Global times, the official news agency for CPC speaks now. I bet the nuclear warhead head count has already increased.

Shall HSV deployed, it will be significant and destroyed US missile shield. Just a single thermo nuke warhead land on a major US city will be unthinkable for the American.

 

[TaiShang]

I fully agree with this article.

China should definitely increase its nuclear arsenal.

China should stop being timid and apologising for its power.

The American regime only understand the power of strength.

I feel the nuclear status quo will change after the current 5-Year Plan is executed and accomplished successfully. This is perhaps the most critical period. During this time, China will incrementally increase pressure in the SCS and as far as relations with the US are concerned.

Disunited and disintegrated EU also provides China a window of strategic opportunity.

 

[feilong]

Anyone know if China has a nuclear bomb that can eliminate 3 or 5 states in one shot missile? Russia has that nuclear already, will China making those as well.

 

[Beast]

Anyone know if China has a nuclear bomb that can eliminate 3 or 5 states in one shot missile? Russia has that nuclear already, will China making those as well.

3 megaton thermo nuclear warhead is deadly enough. With HSV, China can penetrate US missile shield and hit most of US area with ease.

 

[feilong]

3 megaton thermo nuclear warhead is deadly enough. With HSV, China can penetrate US missile shield and hit most of US area with ease.

That is awesome, with this nukes and DF21/26 will put US at it shore. By the way, do you think china should increase the coverage of the DF21/26 to US California coastline?

 

[TaiShang]

3 megaton thermo nuclear warhead is deadly enough. With HSV, China can penetrate US missile shield and hit most of US area with ease.

What needs to be done, as you say, is to increase the quantity and yield while at the same time working on delivery technologies, because, without effective delivery, it won't be too big a deterrent against an enemy across the ocean.

US military interests in our region are not big enough to deter the US. The US mainland must be put in danger.

 

[Beidou2020]

What needs to be done, as you say, is to increase the quantity and yield while at the same time working on delivery technologies, because, without effective delivery, it won't be too big a deterrent against an enemy across the ocean.

US military interests in our region are not big enough to deter the US. The US mainland must be put in danger.

Only when US mainland is under direct threat in a significant way will the Americans think twice before getting into a military confrontation with China.

Nuclear weapons is the number 1 way of achieving that. Quantity, yield and delivery methods (land, sea, air) should be equal to that if the US.

US don't care if China has 5 or 10 aircraft carriers. They can't destroy the US mainland like nukes can.

That's why Russia always concentrated on their nuclear weapons and delivery systems when the USSR collapsed. Conventional weapons are not enough of a deterrence.

 

[TaiShang]

Only when US mainland is under direct threat in a significant way will the Americans think twice before getting into a military confrontation with China.

Nuclear weapons is the number 1 way of achieving that. Quantity, yield and delivery methods (land, sea, air) should be equal to that if the US.

US don't care if China has 5 or 10 aircraft carriers. They can't destroy the US mainland like nukes can.

That's why Russia always concentrated on their nuclear weapons and delivery systems when the USSR collapsed. Conventional weapons are not enough of a deterrence.

I completely agree on this.

Nuclear power is the line across freedom and slavery.

Because it is so important, it is equally secretive.

 

[danger007]

3 megaton thermo nuclear warhead is deadly enough. With HSV, China can penetrate US missile shield and hit most of US area with ease.

that would be suicidal...

 

[Oldman1]

that would be suicidal...

Indeed, 2 Trident submarines is enough to wipe out most of China's population just being in the Atlantic Ocean.

 

[feilong]

Indeed, 2 Trident submarines is enough to wipe out most of China's population just being in the Atlantic Ocean.

Stop dreaming, I think you believe China only has 300+ nukes to play with US? There is unknown of China stock piles, but China won't be at only 300 nukes. Guess what it is 4000+ nukes by now. . US won't have the balls to play nukes for sure, and China would not want to suicide either. So stop your dreaming, and please proof if US have the balls to make war with China or Russia. Lol

 

[Nike]

US and Russia has playing this game for a long-long-long time

say for what, maybe 4 decades or more

 

[Oldman1]

Are you stupid lol, I already post there. China would not want to suicide, either US or China would not want to be annihilate. When China and US has over 1000+ nukes warhead.

Sorry, didn't read your whole message. Yeah, but like I pointed out that the U.S. would retaliate if China went suicide even if you said so.

Are you stupid lol, I already post there. China would not want to suicide, either US or China would not want to be annihilate. When China and US has over 1000+ nukes warhead.

2 or 3 Trident submarines should be enough for China. Especially considering the density of China's population.