BEIJING - China's nuclear strategy does not pose a threat to its neighbors, a Chinese military expert wrote in an article published on Thursday.

"Anyone who says that China's nuclear strategy poses a threat to surrounding countries is misunderstanding (China's intentions) or misleading (others), or even has ulterior motives," People's Liberation Army retired major general Xu Guangyu wrote in the People's Liberation Army Daily.

Xu said China's nuclear strategy was only a deterrent, and presents no threat.