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This document discusses the evidence of Chinese interest in nuclear weapons. The key points are:

1. The existence of a secret program controlled by a specific ministry.
2. The procurement of uranium ore in China, which is being kept there.
3. The Chinese withdrawal from anti-nuclear weapon propaganda in the Far East, including their attitude towards the "Asian atom-free zone."
4. Public statements by Chinese officials indicating an intention to possess nuclear weapons.

The document acknowledges that the public statements were not clear and emphasizes the importance of considering other evidence. The intelligence on the possibility of a Chinese nuclear test is also mentioned.

The delay in addressing this issue is regretted.