This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.
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The Chinese government has greatly “accelerated” its nuclear weapons program due to a revised threat assessment of risk posed by the United States, according to a new in-depth Wall Street Journal report that cites both Chinese and US officials. It follows a Pentagon assessment from last year which laid out Beijing’s drive to “modernize, diversify and expand” its nuclear arsenal.
The fresh WSJ investigative report appears to confirm the prior US military assessment that China seeks to expand “land, sea and air-based nuclear delivery platforms” while establishing the more necessary infrastructure to support it.
While its nuclear goals predate Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war which kicked off on Feb.24 is believed to have given greater impetus to the belief China needs a stronger deterrent arsenal. Specifically, the report underscores that “Chinese leaders see a stronger nuclear arsenal as a way to deter the U.S. from getting directly involved in a potential conflict over Taiwan.”
Satellite imagery cited in the report additionally appears to confirm accelerating work on over 100 suspected new missile silos in remote desert regions of Western China. While some of this has been the subject of much Western reporting and speculation over the past number of months, based also on open source satellite analysis, the weekend WSJ report has some bombshell and alarming lines such as the following, which says the Chinese Communist government leadership fears covert Washington regime change efforts down the road:
The people close to the Chinese leadership said China’s increased focus on nuclear weapons is also driven by fears Washington might seek to topple Beijing’s Communist government following a more hawkish turn in U.S. policy toward China under the Trump and Biden administrations.
American military officials and security analysts are concerned China’s nuclear acceleration could mean it would be willing to make a surprise nuclear strike. The people close to the Chinese leadership said Beijing is committed to not using nuclear weapons first.
However, while China does have an official ‘no first use’ nuclear policy doctrine, the United States does not and has even been long resistant to it over years of activist lobbying of both Democrat and Republican administrations.
The precise numbers of China’s nuclear warheads are not known, but it’s generally understood to be far behind that of the United States, likely by a magnitude of multiple thousands. One official cited in the report, described as “close to the leadership” in Beijing, said: “China’s inferior nuclear capability could only lead to growing US pressure on China.”
And further, on the way the Ukraine crisis has impacted China’s thinking – remembering too that Washington has of late piled on the pressure warning Beijing to cease any and all support to Moscow – the WSJ describes the following:
Nervous international reaction to Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s call for his nuclear forces to be put on alert following his invasion of Ukraine has offered Chinese officials a real-world lesson about the strategic value of nuclear weapons. So did Ukraine’s decision in 1994 to turn over the nuclear weapons left in the country after the breakup of the Soviet Union in return for security assurances from the U.S. and Russia.
Watching the tense situation continue to unfold, one former Chinese military officer was cited in the report as saying, “Ukraine lost its nuclear deterrence in the past and that’s why it got into a situation like this” – again which has only served to reinforce China’s worries over its nuclear preparedness.
Last week the head of U.S. Strategic Command, Adm. Charles Richard, warned US lawmakers over the “breathtaking expansion of strategic and nuclear capabilities” which he said translates to the PLA military being able to “execute any possible nuclear employment strategy.”
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Nuclear war is a terrifying prospect. The thought of nuclear explosions going off all around us is enough to make most people’s hair stand on end. Even so, you can do things to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
The first thing to do to ensure your nuclear war survival is to have a plan.
These are all critical questions you need to answer:
It is not possible to walk away from a nuclear war. So if an attack happens, you will need to be well-prepared for the aftermath.
Have a survival kit ready to go.
One of the most important things you can do to prepare for a nuclear war is to prepare financially. Have a stash of cash on hand if there is a bank holiday or other financial emergency.
Have a Stockpile.
If an attack happens, you will need to take shelter from the radioactive fallout. So have a fallout shelter ready to go.
A fallout shelter can be as simple as a trench in your backyard or as elaborate as an underground bunker.
The important thing is that it protects from the radioactive particles flying through the air after a nuclear explosion.
Ideally, your shelter should still be underground.
Basement, garage, or subway tunnel, as far below the surface as possible, with thick walls and ceilings. But unfortunately, even these are unlikely to survive a direct hit.
You can use the Nukemap application to determine a safe location. The app simulates a nuclear denotation in any specified world area and shows the fallout area.
The fallout forms the main risk for those “lucky” enough to be outside the fateful lethal areas.
At ground level, the radioactive fallout will spread incredibly fast, which means speed is of the essence.
A thick-walled building makes for a suitable alternative to basements if need be.
Of course, you still want to avoid windows at all costs.
It would help if you were in the building’s center, reasonably high up but not too close to the roof.
And never, ever take refuge in a car – vehicle structures offer zero protection.
If the worst does happen and you live in a post-nuclear world, you will need to know how to survive.
Learn how to find food and water, protect yourself from the elements, and stay safe from dangers in a nuclear wasteland.
When it comes to nuclear war survival, one of the most important things is to stay calm.
If you panic, you will be more likely to make mistakes that could cost you your life.
Take a deep breath and stay focused. You will need all of your wits about you to survive.
No matter how well you plan, there is always the possibility that something will go wrong. That’s why it is essential to have a backup plan.
If your primary goal fails, you will be able to fall back on your backup plan.
If things get too dangerous, a nuclear war survival backup plan could be anything from a second survival kit to a safe place to go.
In times of danger, it is essential to connect with others. Connecting with others can help provide emotional support and increase the chances of survival.
Join or create a local disaster preparedness group and connect with others preparing for the worst.
In a world where nuclear warfare is becoming more and more of a reality, it’s essential to know how to survive if the unthinkable happens.
Many people think you need a bomb shelter for nuclear war survival, but this isn’t the case. You can do many things to protect yourself from radiation and fallout. Here are some tips and tricks on surviving a nuclear war without a bomb shelter!
Create a fallout shelter.
A fallout shelter can be anything from a simple trench to a full-blown bunker. The important thing is that it provides some protection from radiation and fallout.
Stock your fallout shelter with enough food and water to last for two weeks.
Create a radiation shield.
You can use thick walls, earth mounds, or even water. The wider the barrier, the better it will protect you from radiation.
Avoid radiation exposure as much as possible.
Stay indoors and avoid contact with radioactive materials.
If you must go outside, wear a radiation suit and carry a radiation detector.
Have a plan for when the worst happens.
Have an evacuation plan and a shelter-in-place plan. It’s also essential to have enough food and water to last for at least two weeks.
These are just a few tips on surviving a nuclear war without a bomb shelter.
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