China has expressed its strong opposition to the new nuclear strategy with which the United States intends to strengthen its war deterrence, expecting an expansion of the arsenal thus ending the era of Obama who had instead committed to containment of the nuclear potential.
The Chinese defense ministry said the document prepared by the US Pentagon speculates on Chinese intentions and exaggerates the threat of its nuclear power. According to the Xinhua state news agency, Ren Guoqiang, Chinese defense spokesman, commented, “We hope that (the US) correctly understands China's strategic intent and has a correct view of China's national defense and military development. ".
The Chinese government has urged Washington to shed its "Cold War mentality" and to assume its "core" responsibilities in nuclear disarmament.