China Secretly Expands Nuclear Sites, New Warhead Facility Spotted in Sichuan Mountains

• Satellite imagery reveals rapid expansion of China's nuclear weapons infrastructure in Sichuan Province.
• The expansion is part of a broader effort to strengthen China's strategic position amid intensifying superpower rivalry.
• Facilities near Zitong and Pingtong have been expanded and modernized, reflecting China's push to modernize its nuclear arsenal.
• Pentagon estimates China could reach 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, raising global concerns.
• US officials warn a larger Chinese arsenal could influence Beijing's calculations in a future crisis, especially regarding Taiwan.