Chinese Defense Minister Says Nuclear Buildup Necessary To Deter US Aggression
China Defense Minister Says Nuclear Buildup Is Justified – The Wall Street Journal China’s defense minister said the country is developing its nuclear arsenal and warned that Beijing would fight to block Taiwanese independence. He also noted that the U.S. strategy in the Asia-Pacific region was pushing the two sides toward confrontation. Gen. Wei and Mr. Austin met last week before the Shangri-La Dialogue, during which tensions over Taiwan and war in Europe were highlighted. …