China's nuclear force has expanded, says Pentagon

The articles suggest that China's nuclear arsenal and military capabilities have been expanding robustly, with the Pentagon reporting a growth in China's nuclear force and the exploration of production of conventionally armed ICBM. China's military actions against Taiwan and its strengthening ties with Russia have also been identified as areas of concern. Meanwhile, China's crackdown on corruption within the military has resulted in the ensnaring of top officials and several key units, potentially shaking Beijing's confidence in senior military leadership.