"Over One Hundred Missiles": Pentagon Leak Reveals China’s Massive New Nuclear Launch Sites

The global security landscape is facing a major transformation as a new Pentagon report details the rapid and extensive military buildup of the People’s Republic of China. According to a draft report released on Monday, China has likely deployed more than one hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in newly constructed launch silos. These facilities, located in three distinct complexes near the Mongolian border, are reportedly loaded with DF-31 missiles which utilize solid fuel for rapid launch capabilities. This discovery marks the first time American officials have provided a specific count of the missiles already stationed in these sensitive areas.

While the Pentagon previously acknowledged the existence of these silo fields, the scale of the deployment suggests a significant acceleration in China’s nuclear ambitions. The report indicates that while China’s current nuclear warhead count remains below 700, it is on a clear path to exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030. Despite President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding a desire for a new nuclear disarmament treaty with China and Russia, Beijing has shown zero interest in arms control discussions. In response, the Chinese embassy in Washington maintained that its nuclear strategy remains defensive only, claiming it keeps its forces at the minimum level necessary for national security. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson further stated that the country is not in an arms race with any nation.

The report also sheds light on China’s strategic goals regarding Taiwan. Beijing expects its military to be fully capable of fighting and winning a war over the island by the end of 2027. China views Taiwan as its own territory and has never ruled out using force to achieve unification. Strategic planners in Beijing are reportedly considering strike options that reach up to 2,000 nautical miles from the Chinese coast, a move designed to challenge the American presence throughout East Asia. To prepare for this potential war, President Xi Jinping has launched a massive anti corruption purge within the People’s Liberation Army. At least 26 high ranking executives and commanders in state owned defense companies have been removed in the last ten months, a move that may temporarily hinder readiness but is intended to strengthen the military in the long term.

Simultaneously, the economic war between Washington and Beijing is heating up. The U.S. Trade Representative announced on Tuesday that new tariffs will be imposed on Chinese semiconductors that were previously duty free. These taxes are set to take effect on June 23, 2027, as part of a broader effort to reduce American dependence on Chinese supply chains for critical technology. As both nations prepare for a long term struggle for technological and military superiority, the window for negotiation is shrinking, leaving global markets and military planners bracing for a prolonged period of high stakes tension.