China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, Pentagon report says
Summary
China has reportedly loaded over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles in new silo fields and shows no interest in arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report highlighting its growing military ambitions and preparations for potential conflict over Taiwan.
Key Points
- China has likely loaded more than 100 solid-fuelled DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missiles in new silo fields near its border with Mongolia.
- The draft Pentagon report indicates China has no appetite for arms control talks with the U.S. and Russia.
- China's nuclear warhead stockpile was in the low 600s in 2024 but is expected to exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030.
- The report warns China aims to be able to fight and win a war over Taiwan by the end of 2027, with potential missile strikes threatening U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
