Zhao Tong

Zhao Tong is a prominent Chinese researcher and expert in nuclear policy, currently serving as the director of the nuclear policy program at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing. His work focuses on China's nuclear strategy and arms control efforts, particularly in the context of its evolving military capabilities and international relations. In recent discussions regarding China's expanding nuclear arsenal, Zhao has highlighted the shift in the country's nuclear posture from a limited deterrent to a more assertive strategic capability, reflecting Beijing's desire to assert its global significance and influence.