China is moving to build its civilian nuclear programme, he added. Admiral Richard said that about a week ago, "we became aware of that and started the process to understand the implications”.The US Strategic Command oversees the US’s nuclear weapons arsenal.In a statement before he gave his evidence, the command said the US “must account for the possibility of conflict leading to conditions which could very rapidly drive an adversary to consider nuclear use as their least bad option”.China’s first fast breeder reactor is projected to come on line in 2023.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that.
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