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U.S. Spy Agencies Warn of China’s Efforts to Expand Its Power

U.S. intelligence warned of China's efforts to expand its power and influence, deepening its partnership with Russia, building nuclear capabilities, and avoiding arms agreements.

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  • U.S. intelligence officials warned of China's efforts to expand its power and influence globally and diminish U.S. influence.
  • China has continued to pursue a deepening partnership with Russia in order to challenge the U.S.
  • China is considering providing lethal aid, such as ammunition, to Russia for the war in Ukraine.
  • China aims to expand its nuclear arsenal and is building hundreds of new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
  • China will avoid signing nuclear arms agreements with the U.S. or Russia until it modernizes and builds its arsenal.
U.S. Spy Agencies Warn of China’s Efforts to Expand Its Power
China sees a partnership with Russia as a way to challenge, and potentially weaken, the United States, a new threat assessment said.
The New York TimesBy Julian E. Barnes

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