Xi Jinping has expanded China's nuclear forces, which are pushing through major changes. "His military purges likely reflect his obsession with preparing for worst-case scenarios at home and abroad, whether it is protests over economic problems or political suppression" (paragraph 7, Pierson). This is clear that the nuclear purge isn't a positive situation.
China has developed missiles against the US that are designed to strike and kill. His leadership becomes threatened locally and internationally. Reports of corruption raise questions that is China's arsenal is dangerous.
