# Nuclear Strategy
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China’s Nuclear Signal: Rare Missile Footage and the Evolution of Beijing’s Deterrence
CCTV's unprecedented release of DF-17 hypersonic missile footage marks a strategic shift in Chinese military transparency. The display signals an evolution in China's nuclear doctrine as it moves from passive minimum deterrence toward a more flexible and technologically advanced retaliatory posture.
Beijing’s Strategic Gambit: China Asserts Role as Global Stabilizer While Rebuking Japan at Shangri-La Dialogue
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, China's PLA delegation promoted its Global Security Initiative as a stabilizing force while delivering a sharp historical rebuke to Japan's defense ambitions. Senior scholar Meng Xiangqing reiterated China's commitment to 'No First Use' nuclear policy, framing Beijing as a champion of the post-war international order.
The Lean Deterrent: Why Some Western Analysts Argue the U.S. Should Mimic China’s Missile Strategy
Analyst Philip Pilkington suggests the U.S. should adopt China's 'minimal deterrence' nuclear model and conventional missile focus to reduce costs and the risk of accidental war. This strategy would involve moving from an interventionist 'imperial' military posture to a more cost-effective 'defensive island' model focused on survival and credible secondary strikes.