China Secretly Expands Nuclear Weapons Sites: Report

China is quietly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure, according to a CNN investigative report.
Published: 4/2/2026, 11:58:28 PM EDT

China is quietly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure, according to a CNN investigative report. Satellite images show villages in western China cleared and replaced with construction tied to nuclear production sites in Sichuan province, raising concerns among U.S. officials about a major modernization push and its global implications.