This episode of Global Frontline focuses on how China's nuclear weapons development and Japan's remilitarization are fueling strategic tensions in East Asia. Experts emphasize that the fundamental purpose of nuclear weapons is deterrence rather than actual combat use; when facing a long-standing military hegemon like the United States, possessing a certain level of self-defense and counter-strike capability is essential. As Japan moves toward remilitarization, the risk of an accidental clash between China and Japan is high. Following the Xi-Trump summit, the U.S. privately queried China regarding potential low-yield nuclear tests, while British media published satellite imagery revealing the construction of seven nuclear facilities in rural China, sparking widespread concern. China has already completed testing for the Julang-2 and Julang-3 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs)—capable of ranges exceeding 9,000 to 10,000 kilometers, sufficient to reach the U.S. mainland. This program offers a comprehensive look at China's nuclear deterrence capabilities and the latest shifts in East Asian geopolitics.

The program features Professor Nie Jian-zhong (Department of Finance, Tamkang University), Yang Yong-ming (former Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council), and Huang Zheng-hui (former captain of a *Cheng Kung*-class frigate). They provide in-depth analysis of China's nuclear deterrence strategy, the risks associated with Japan's remilitarization, and the range capabilities of the Julang SLBMs, dissecting the evolving power dynamics among China, Japan, and the U.S. across the spectrum of nuclear strategy, military technology, and regional security. #China #Japan #USA #NuclearWeapons #JL3 #SLBM #NuclearTest #Remilitarization #XiTrumpSummit #EastAsiaSituation #YeSimin #NieJianzhong #YangYongming #HuangZhenghui


(00:00:00) Key Highlights
(00:00:36) Nuclear suspicions rise after the Xi-Trump summit! US repeatedly presses Beijing behind the scenes!
(00:18:07) Rafale becomes a sparring partner for Chinese fighters! J-16 emerges as the new focus!
(00:34:45) US-China underwater hunt begins! 19 US nuclear submarines armed with 40 Tomahawk missiles

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