Reports by a draft Pentagon report have shown that China has possibly launched over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in their three latest silo fields that will be an indication of massive growth in the nations nuclear missions. The report further indicates that Beijing may not be keen at entering into arms control talks at the moment, and this poses a problem to the international security experts as they wonder the direction that the Chinese military desires to take.
The report said there is a strategic move by China to develop its nuclear deterrence through the deployment of ICBMs in the newly built silo fields. These missile fields which are meant to accommodate long range nuclear weapons will give china the capability to attack objects that are in long distances much faster and precise. The advent is also tied to a larger program of modernization that has seen China consistently increase its missile arsenal in quantity and technological advancement in the last ten years.
The Pentagon report points out that nuclear developments of China seem to proceed without restraint of arms control treaties that may not only disrupt strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region but even more. Analysts are cautious that the lack of discussion on the arms control can cause arms race and the other world powers would speed up their own nuclear programs.
Another thing emphasized in the report is the possible strategy reasons as to why China acted the way it did. Through development of its ICBM, China is intending to enhance its deterrence posture and project power at a global level. Simultaneously, non-participation in arms-reduction negotiations is an indicator of increased confidence in its military policy and readiness to be more aggressive on the world arena.
Although the exact content of the Pentagon report is classified information, the results have led to new debates between policymakers and defense pundits in the context of what the deployment of Chinese missiles entails. It is noted by the observers that prolonged surveillance and multilateral diplomatic interventions will be essential.
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