China has strongly rejected recent claims by the United States that it carried out secret nuclear tests. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the allegations “outright lies” and said they are politically motivated.
The accusations were raised last Friday at the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control Thomas DiNanno said China conducted covert nuclear tests, including one on June 22, 2020. He also claimed China was preparing for further high-yield explosions.
In response, China’s foreign ministry said the claims are completely unfounded. The ministry accused the United States of using the allegations as an excuse to restart its own nuclear testing program. China urged Washington to stop its “irresponsible actions” immediately.
This dispute comes amid renewed debate in the United States about nuclear testing. In October, US President Donald Trump said the country might consider resuming nuclear weapons tests “on an equal basis” with Russia and China. No further details were provided on the potential scale or timing of such tests.
DiNanno made his remarks while proposing trilateral talks with Russia and China. The aim is to set new limits on nuclear weapons following the expiration of the New START treaty. This treaty, which was the last arms control agreement between the US and Russia, lapsed last Thursday.
China has already rejected participation in these disarmament negotiations at this stage. The country reaffirmed its long-standing position on nuclear arms control and emphasized the need for responsible actions by all nuclear powers.
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Experts say the tension highlights growing concerns over global nuclear stability. China continues to call for diplomatic dialogue and transparency, while urging the United States and other powers to avoid actions that could escalate risks.
