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Chinese Nuclear Test Intelligence

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1964

John A. McCone16 October 1964

Washington · Warfare / Nuclear

After China conducted its first atomic test, McCone emphasized the importance of technical collection and strategic estimates for tracking the emerging Chinese nuclear capability.

Names involved

John A. McCone

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