Each Possesses Estimates of the global nuclear stockpile range from a low of 24,700 to 33,307 suspected nuclear weapons.
China currently has only one working ballistic missile submarine.
Information about China's tactical nuclear weapons is limited and there is no official evidence of their existence. France has an estimated total of 400-482 strategic nuclear weapons. The French arsenal is currently under a widespread modernization, including its sea-based deterrent force. In January 2000, France deployed a second Triomphant class submarine and a third is expected to enter into service in 2001. France also plans to deploy two more by 2007.