Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58am on 30 May 2026,Saturday International
China is rapidly expanding military infrastructure around its nuclear missile fields in the remote deserts of Xinjiang and Gansu, according to satellite images reviewed by Reuters. The construction includes more than 80 launch pads, fortified military facilities, communications networks and large octagonal installations near strategic missile silos. Security analysts say the project is aimed at improving China's ability to survive a potential nuclear first strike and launch a retaliatory attack. Experts described the scale of the buildup as unprecedented. The development comes amid rising tensions between China and the United States, particularly over Taiwan, and growing concerns about Beijing's expanding nuclear capabilities. (PC: India Today)
