Avatar photoHu Jintao visits Zhu Guangya

Keep no-fist use. Now, how ‘bout those dumplings? Zhu Guangya, one of the fathers of China’s nuclear weapons programs, received a visit from Chinese President Hu Jintao to solicit “opinions and suggestions … on the country’s development of science and technology” according to the Xinhua news agency. This could just be a courtesy call—Hu also …

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Il-matic. ACW Reader DS passes along this nugget, from the Dong-A Ilbo. It pretty much speaks for itself: According to U.S. special envoy to North Korea Jack Pritchard on December 23, the U.S. notified North Korea of the so-called “nuclear red line,” which means that the U.S. will take strong measures if North Korea transfers …

Avatar photoWhat the F*ck is Don Rumsfeld Talking About?

Today’s Washington Times reports: Mr. Rumsfeld said in a recent interview that unless measures are taken to halt proliferation, as many as five additional nuclear-weapons powers could emerge. Just talking outta his ass, per usual … FIVE? Which ones? The most recent Unclassified Report to Congress on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to Weapons of …

Avatar photoAh, Wing-nuts.

Wing-nut Ariel Beery, arguing the case for a clandestine Iraqi nuclear weapons program, asks: “Can anyone explain how Uranium can be used for peaceful purposes?” Fortunately, Areva has a very simple explanation of the nuclear fuel cycle, using animation to help the Ariel Beeries of the world. Beery is a Columbian for Academic Freedom. Apparently, …