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China News: US faces challenges with aging nuclear arsenal amidst China, Russia advancements. Despite uncertainties, efforts like modernizing deterrents are under

Experts are questioning whether the U.S. has made the right decisions to ensure the nuclear deterrent keeps up with the times.

"We're not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack human beings,” a White House spokesman said.

The White House said the issue raises national security concerns but does not represent an immediate threat

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first North Korean nuclear crisis.

Both countries are beefing up their nuclear arsenals but so far aren’t talking about it.

China’s growing nuclear arsenal has prompted a debate — in think tanks and research institutions and, more quietly, in the bowels of the Pentagon and U.S.

China's emergence as a major nuclear power has set off a debate among U.S. strategic analysts over how best to deter war in the new three-way nuclear standoff between Washington, Beijing and Moscow.

The deployment of SLCM-Ns would send a clear message that the United States maintains the capabilities to respond to any foe’s nuclear use.