China Signals Buildout of Nuclear Missile Silos for 'Strategic Trump Cards' China's recent acknowledgment of building more nuclear missile silos has sent shockwaves through the global community.
According to a state television documentary, Beijing is rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities, with an officer from a PLA Rocket Force engineering unit describing the construction as part of a "strategic trump card" strategy.
The use of the term "strategic trump cards" implies that China views its nuclear capabilities as a critical component of its overall strategic posture.