China adds 100 nuclear warheads in past year, report shows

SIPRI expert warns new atomic weapon race led by major powers is emerging

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Military vehicles carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles travel past Tiananmen Square in Beijing during a military parade in 2019.  © Reuters

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TOKYO -- China is beefing up its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country, a new report published Monday shows, highlighting the risks of a new nuclear arms race led by big powers.

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