With the landmark U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control treaty (New START) now expired, China has refused to join new talks on nuclear limitations — frustrating U.S. calls for Beijing’s inclusion in a broader pact. While Washington pushes for China to sit down with the U.S. and Russia on arms control, Beijing insists its much smaller arsenal and strategic priorities mean it will not enter negotiations “at this stage.” Meanwhile, China’s nuclear stockpile has been expanding rapidly — by roughly 100 warheads per year since 2023 — raising global concerns about a shifting balance of power and the risk of an unchecked nuclear arms race.

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