Originally Posted by
ORAC
Because, with thermonuclear weapons, you reach a limit where any more just moves the dust and rocks around and there’s no point.
In fact any additional fallout and other effects tend to hurt you as much as much as your enemy - who in these days is also your customer.
Agree with that entirely, but the perception of greater strength has considerable influence.That is what China is clearly working to achieve. It is a substantial shift from their previous 'credible deterrent is enough' posture.