Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told delegates Sunday at the Shangri-La Dialogue that China has made progress in developing a nuclear arsenal but would only utilize the new weapons for self-defense measures. RUSSIA STAGES NUCLEAR DRILLS AFTER US ANNOUNCES ROCKETS TO UKRAINEThe minister said nuclear weapons displayed in a 2019 military parade in Beijing were operational and deployed. We will not be the first to use nuclear [weapons]." He said China's ultimate goal for its nuclear capabilities was to prevent nuclear war. Last year, the U.S. State Department said China's nuclear development was concerning and that it appeared the Asian country was deviating from decades of nuclear strategy of minimal deterrence.

Source: Fox News June 13, 2022 00:56 UTC