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The U.S. is actively involved in the development and deployment of missile defense systems, both as a strategic initiative to counter threats from nations like North Korea [1] and as a component of bilateral security treaties with allies such as Poland {fact:5, fact:7}. Furthermore, these U.S. missile defense initiatives are a central point of geopolitical tension, as they are perceived by China to threaten its nuclear deterrent capabilities {fact:1, fact:3, fact:6}.
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 6 facts
perspectiveChina fears that US missile defense initiatives and the expansion of conventional US forces threaten its second-strike capability and its nuclear deterrent against the United States.
claimBeijing fears that United States missile defense initiatives and the expansion of conventional US forces threaten China's second-strike capability and its nuclear deterrent.
claimPoland signed bilateral treaties with the United States regarding missile defense and committed to excluding Chinese technology from its 5G network.
claimPoland signed bilateral treaties with the United States regarding missile defense and committed to excluding Chinese technology from its 5G network.
perspectiveChina fears that US missile defense initiatives and conventional force expansion threaten its second-strike capability and nuclear deterrent.
claimThe United States uses the nuclear threat from North Korea as justification for deploying missile defenses in North-East Asia.
Competing with China Explained: What Americans Need to Know rand.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe United States should encourage allies and partners to invest in defensive systems like missile defense or unmanned systems to complicate Chinese military planning in the event of a conflict, while also leveraging regional relationships to secure military access, according to Gunness.