China has debuted a new air-based nuclear missile, enhancing its ability to survive a first strike and retaliate, according to a state-linked military magazine. The move reinforces the country's no-first-use policy, but raises concerns about global security.

China’s new air-based nuclear missile will boost the country’s ability to survive a first strike and retaliate, reinforcing confidence in its no-first-use policy, according to a state-linked military magazine. The Jinglei-1 nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) made its debut at the World War II Victory Day parade in Beijing last September. It can be carried by the PLA Air Force’s H-6N strategic bombers, completing the People’s Liberation Army’s “nuclear triad” – the ability to.....