China is set to at least double its nuclear warheads by the end of the decade, according to the Pentagon. The growing world superpower had over 500 operational nuclear warheads as of May. AdvertisementAdvertisementChina is working toward doubling its nuclear warheads to 1,000 by the end of the decade, according to a Pentagon report reviewed by Insider. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Pentagon estimates that China had more than 500 operational nuclear warheads in its arsenal as of May 2023. By 2o30, China could have over 1,000 operational nuclear warheads, the Pentagon predicts.

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