Will the US strikes on Iran push China to ramp up its nuclear arms programme?

Will the US strikes on Iran push China to ramp up its nuclear arms programme?

The American attacks could erode non-proliferation efforts around the world and set a dangerous precedent for the Asia-Pacific, observers say.

Debate rages over damage inflicted by US strikes on Iran

One week after the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, there is no consensus as to how effective they were.With those strikes, Washington joined Israel's bombardments of Iran's nuclear programme in the 12-day conflict launched on June 13.Israel said its campaign was aimed at ending Iran's nuclear programme, which Tehran insists is for civilian purposes but which Washington and other powers insist is aimed at acquiring atomic weapons.Here …