US raises alarm over China’s rapid nuclear buildup after missile test

US raises alarm over China’s rapid nuclear buildup after missile test

SWEDEN HERALD

The United States says China’s “rapid” build-up of nuclear weapons is a cause for “great concern.” The statement comes after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine.

“As the United States works harder than ever to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, China is doing just the opposite,” said Tommy Pigott, a spokesman for the US State Department.

The Chinese navy described the launch as successful. The missile is said to be capable of carrying nuclear weapons, but during the test firing the warhead was a dummy.