The Pentagon has been shaken by China's military activity on multiple fronts

- Beijing raises nuclear weapons, advances in space Cyber ​​and missile technology and Taiwan

WASHINGTON: China's growing military might and its efforts to undermine US supremacy in the Asia-Pacific region have shaken the Pentagon. China is increasing its military activities on multiple fronts. It is increasing its nuclear arsenal. The space sector has advanced. Cyber ​​and missile technology, as well as Taiwan, are also on the rise.

Earlier, General John Highten, the second-in-command of the US Air Force, who is also the commander of US nuclear-armed forces and oversees the US Air Force's space operations, said "the rapid pace at which China is advancing is mind-boggling."

"Right now, the balance of global power is at stake." "For decades, global power has been largely pro-US, but it seems to be recovering and it seems to be more pro-China," he said. While this will not directly affect the United States, it does create a "confusing" situation for America's allies in Asia. The Biden administration is expected to reconsider its policy in the coming weeks on a comprehensive defense strategy, including the administration of nuclear weapons and the deployment of US forces around the world.

Right now, officials are wondering how China is building the resources to make such a huge leap in technology. On the other hand, his political will for such rapid progress is also surprising. It is achieving so fast that it has forced the Biden administration to redesign its foreign and defense policy.

An example of China's growing strength is its recent test of a 'hypersonic' missile. It entered the atmosphere in a half-world revolution before striking its intended target. The speed of this missile is such that it surpasses even the US 'missile-defense-system'. The test has come as a shock to US officials. However, China has also said that not only was it a missile, it also launched a reusable space-vehicle into space.

"This (test) is reminiscent of the time Sputnik flowed," said General Mark Millie, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Soviet Union shocked the world by launching the first satellite (Sputnik) in the 19th century. Showing the world that America has fallen behind in the field of technology.

Hanskristensen, head of the Federation of American Scientists, said China was building 30 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons. For which 'silos' (underground cylindrical system) is also being made. This is ten times the number of silos that China currently has. The United States has about 200 such active ICBM silos. While 50 silos are reserved.

That's why the Hawks at the Pentagon in the United States are urging China to step up its defense capabilities. It will cost ૧ 1 billion over the next 20 years.

Taiwan is the biggest concern. That said, senior US military officials said the "timetable" for occupying Taiwan was rapidly advancing. It cannot tolerate Taiwan's democracy, so it is in a hurry to take over. As a result, experts are also looking at the possibility of a catastrophic US-China war.