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Inside China’s nuclear buildup: New activity spotted across 7 sites

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

China is rapidly advancing its nuclear weapons program with ongoing construction and upgrades at various strategic facilities nationwide.

Notable developments have been observed in Pingtong, Zitong, and especially Lop Nur.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:45:06 UTC.

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