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Desert shield: China hardening nuclear forces for a Taiwan war
China is enhancing its nuclear forces at the Hami nuclear silo field to create a resilient deterrent capable of surviving attacks, limiting US intervention, and strengthening its position in a potential Taiwan conflict. Reuters reported the construction of a large defensive military network with over 80 installations.
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