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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
China is rapidly expanding its uranium enrichment capacity, expected to reach about 15.4 million Separative Work Units per year by 2026, more than doubling since 2020. Although officially linked to civilian nuclear energy growth, the surplus capacity and stockpiles suggest potential military use, raising concerns about nuclear arms escalation in the Asia-Pacific region.
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China's uranium enrichment surge signals a shift from peaceful nuclear energy to strategic military build-up. You must assume this alters regional arms dynamics and calls for strategic reassessment if your work touches Asia-Pacific defence or nuclear risk.
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