Securing China's Weapon-Usable Nuclear Materials

Hui Zhang, "Securing China's Weapon-Usable Nuclear Materials," Science & Global Security 22, no. 1 (2014): 50-71

This article describes the status of China's military and civilian nuclear programs, fissile material production and associated nuclear facilities, and the Chinese nuclear experts and officials? perspectives on the nuclear terrorism threat. It gives details of China's nuclear security practices, attitudes, and regulations, as well as identifying areas of concern. The article recommends ways to strengthen China's nuclear material protection, control, and accounting systems and suggests opportunities for increased international cooperation.

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