
China's foreign ministry has criticized a US Pentagon report that predicts China will have over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. The ministry spokesperson called the report prejudiced and accused it of distorting facts. The Pentagon report stated that China currently has over 500 operational nuclear warheads. However, China maintains that it adheres to a nuclear strategy of self-defense and has no intention of engaging in a nuclear arms race. The report also highlighted China's increasing naval capabilities, with over 370 ships and submarines in its fleet.