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Some say renewed nuclear testing would advantage China, given the U.S. and Russia’s far larger test histories. But Hui Zhang’s new book shows China reached comparable warhead tech with just 46 tests—giving it wide design options even without future testing.
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🔗 mitpress.mit.edu/978026205182...
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Some say renewed nuclear testing would advantage China, given the U.S. and Russia’s far larger test histories. But Hui Zhang’s new book shows China reached comparable warhead tech with just 46 tests—giving it wide design options even without future testing.
🔗 mitpress.mit.edu/978026205182...
🔗 mitpress.mit.edu/978026205182...