China in Focus (June 2): US, China Eye Nuclear Deterrence

Tiffany Meier
By Tiffany Meier
June 2, 2021Deep Dive
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The world’s two strongest economies are eyeing nuclear deterrence to target each other. China plans to produce 1,300 nuclear weapons by 2030, while the United States seeks to inject $22 billion into its nuclear sector.

The World Health Organization has approved a Chinese-made vaccine. But an insider from China’s CDC reveals its fatal side effects.

A tornado hits northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, killing one person and injuring 16 others. Houses were left damaged, with trees bent out of shape.

Cornell University makes a deal with China’s Peking University. It’s a plan to set up a dual-degree program, despite opposition from students and faculty.

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