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They had originally had an agreement with the USSR that the USSR would provide them with atomic bombs. However when the USSR failed to do that, China decided they had to make the bombs themselves.
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When did china make nuclear weapons?
Because the USSR withdrew support for reactor projects in China in 1959.
Is China a Nuclear free zone?
China is not a nuclear free zone. They have many nuclear weapons. Though China has a nuclear policy which states that they are not allowed to produce,fire, or give away these weapons.
Does china have nuclear weapons?
Of course.
Does China use uranium?
Yes, because China has nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.
Does China have any nuclear weapons?
Yes
How many nuclear weapons does China have?
Around 400 nuclear warheads. China has the third largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
How many nuclear weapons are in China?
12, 250 China has the 2nd largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
Which country assisted china to develop nuclear weapons?
Originally the USSR was assisting them with reactors and was promising to supply nuclear weapons if needed, so China would not have to develop their own. However the USSR withdrew from this agreement in 1959. This caused China to begin their own nuclear weapons project, culminating in their first test in 1964. So nobody assisted China to develop nuclear weapons. They did it on their own.
What countries had nuclear weapons in 1960?
By 1960 the US, USSR, UK, and France had nuclear weapons. China got them in 1964.
Which countries have nuclear weapons today?
Many countries have nuclear weapons today including the United States. China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan also have nuclear weapons.
Is nuclear weapons evil?
NO! Nuclear weapons don't make and detonate themselves
Does China have a nuclear weapon?
Japan doesn't want any nuclear weapons.But Japan can easily produce nuclear weapons if it wanted to. It has the technology to build nuclear weapons within 1 year-- probably a few months if it wanted.However, most Japanese people are against nuclear weapons. Therefore, they do not have nuclear weapons.
