China has 600 nuclear warheads, according to the US Pentagon’s annual Defence Report, raising concerns about strategic stability. The report highlights improved diversity and sophistication in China’s arsenal, including precision-strike capable missiles with lower-yield nuclear warheads. This is based on the China Military Power Report, mandated by the US Congress, which provides a comprehensive overview of China’s defence capabilities through December 2023, with some significant developments forecast for 2024.
Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3291438/chinas-nuclear-warheads-total-600-and-raise-strategic-stability-concerns-pentagon