It is quite possible that China could deploy a strategic missile defense system with a small number of interceptors within the next few years.
China called for the resumption of nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang based on a 2005 agreement to denuclearize North Korea.
The administration submitted the proposed 123 agreement with China on April 21.
The Obama administration sent Congress a new nuclear cooperation agreement with China and initialed a new pact with South Korea.
Although China has made significant progress in nuclear security since the September 11 attacks, there is room for improvement.
China, North Korea’s only meaningful ally, should use its leverage to ensure that Pyongyang returns to meaningful negotiations on its nuclear weapons program.
China conducted “a non-destructive test of a missile designed to destroy satellites” on July 23, according to the U.S. State Department.
China conducted “a non-destructive test of a missile designed to destroy satellites” on July 23, according to the U.S. State Department.