After decades of lagging behind the U.S., China has been rapidly expanding its nuclear force on land, at sea and in the air. The country has increased its numbers of ICBMs, developed its nuclear submarine capabilities, and announced the H-20 stealth strategic bomber.

Here’s how Beijing is developing its capabilities to try and close the gap with Washington D.C. in the next few decades.

Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds

0:00 Here's how the U.S. and China’s nuclear arsenals match up
0:42 U.S. vs. China on land: Minuteman III vs. DF-41 ICBMs
3:23 U.S. vs. China at sea: Ohio-class vs. Jin-class submarines
5:16 U.S. vs. China in the air: B-21 vs. H-20 stealth bombers
6:30 Takeaways

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