“'Nuclear plus discussions would be challenging even at the unofficial level. China does not officially acknowledge its offensive cyber capabilities, while neither country openly admits to their own counterspace capabilities. Any discussion would also have to include experts from outside each countries’ nuclear communities, who might well have different views of the merits of bilateral dialogue. Drafting a productive agenda and participant list would likely involve a process of trial and error. But both countries should untangle the nuclear risks posed by their nuclear plus approach to strategic deterrence before they encounter a crisis, conflict, or intense arms race."

--SSP Affiliate Fiona Cunningham in The Diplomat