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Is Russia Helping China Expand Its Nuclear Weapons Program? 

Last updated: September 19, 2024 9:04 pm
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The collaboration between the United States and China on nuclear technology has been a topic of discussion in recent years. Estimates suggest that China may not have enough plutonium to reach its goal of deploying over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2035. The Pentagon claims that China will rely on new fast breeder reactors to obtain the additional plutonium needed for these weapons. However, there are concerns that Russia’s supply of highly enriched uranium to China for these reactors may be fueling China’s nuclear weapons program.

It is important to note that the cooperation between Russia and China on fast breeder reactors dates back to 1992, well before the discovery of new missile silos in China. The agreement to provide highly enriched uranium for these reactors was negotiated in 1999 as part of a long-standing program of nuclear energy cooperation. While fast breeder reactors have the potential to produce excess plutonium that could be used for weapons, they are not optimized for this purpose due to technical complexities and more efficient alternatives for producing weapons-grade material.

China’s nuclear industry has been planning to develop fast neutron reactors for decades, with Russian technical cooperation playing a significant role. The supply of highly enriched uranium from Russia for China’s reactors has been part of this collaboration. While concerns have been raised about the potential dual-use capabilities of China’s fast breeder reactors, it is essential to consider the historical context of Russia-China cooperation in nuclear energy.

In terms of uranium supply, China imports enriched uranium from various sources, including Russia, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia is a significant supplier of enriched uranium to China, with imports increasing in recent years. However, there are legal and regulatory restrictions in place governing the use of highly enriched uranium supplied by Russia to China for civilian purposes only.

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Overall, the supply of highly enriched uranium from Russia to China should be viewed in the context of routine civilian nuclear energy partnership rather than as evidence of a covert nuclear weapons program. The focus should remain on maintaining and strengthening regulatory measures in international nuclear cooperation and trade. Cooperation between Russia and China on nuclear technology should be seen as part of broader strategic agreements to advance reactor technology and strengthen diplomatic relations.

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