The USA has accused China of conducting secret nuclear test explosions, a claim made just after the expiration of the New START nuclear weapons treaty between the USA and Russia.
The United States has recently leveled accusations against China, alleging that it has been conducting secret nuclear test explosions. This claim came to light just a day after the expiration of the New START treaty, which was the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the USA and Russia. The Trump administration is seeking to revive nuclear arms negotiations but is now calling for China to be included in any future agreements, indicating a shift towards broader arms control discussions.
The allegations specify that the USA believes China may be employing methods to conceal these nuclear tests. Notably, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Organization (CTBTO) has not registered any events that would corroborate these accusations, raising questions about the basis of the claims made by Washington. In response, China has criticized the USA, asserting that the latter continues to
