Indian and Chinese troops clash at disputed border
There was no immediate comment from the Chinese side
Whistleblower says Covid leaked from Wuhan lab
China & Wuhan lab denied being to blame but the World Health Organization recommended further study into the lab leak theory over the summer
Pentagon: China blitzed past US estimates for nuclear buildup, could have 1,000 warheads by 2030
China’s current purpose in building up its nuclear arsenal appears to be deterrence and retaliation, if necessary