China Nuclear Chronology
This annotated chronology tracks news coverage of selected nuclear-related stories pertaining to China for the years 1945 to the present and is being regularly updated. Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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An annotated chronology of nuclear-related developments in China
Understanding
the Nuclear Threat
Reducing the risk of nuclear use by terrorists and nation-states requires a broad set of complimentary strategies targeted at reducing state reliance on nuclear weapons, stemming the demand for nuclear weapons and denying organizations or states access to the essential nuclear materials, technologies and know-how.
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China
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Global Security Newswire
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Myanmar President Claims Nuclear Work Ended Years Ago
May 15, 2012
Myanmar has ended its ambitions to establish a Russian-backed nuclear program, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was informed during a visit to the formerly isolated Southeast Asian country, the Korea Herald reported on Tuesday.
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Cost Worries Could Derail Plan for Next Bomber to Be Unmanned: U.S. General
May 10, 2012
WASHINGTON -- Making the nation’s future bomber aircraft capable of flying by remote control could prove unaffordable, a senior U.S. Air Force general said on Thursday.
