Blinken says U.S. is concerned about the “rapid growth” of China’s nuclear arsenal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told foreign ministers from Southeast Asian countries on Friday that the United States is concerned about the rapid growth of China’s nuclear arsenal.Why it matters: The U.S. maintains no arms control agreements with China, though Washington has repeatedly encouraged Beijing to join its efforts alongside Russia in trilateral treaties to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets.