Trump Claims China, Russia Conduct Nuclear Tests Amid Denials

President Donald Trump accused Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan of conducting secret nuclear tests and asserted that the United States would resume testing to keep pace with these nations. Trump claimed these tests were conducted underground and not publicly disclosed, prompting concerns about a potential escalation in the arms race. China firmly denied these allegations, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasizing Beijing's adherence to a no first use policy, a self-defensive nuclear strategy, and its commitment to suspending nuclear tests. Chinese officials reiterated their commitment to peaceful development and called on the U.S. to uphold international nuclear disarmament agreements, including the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). The U.S. Energy Minister clarified that any future U.S. tests would be "non-critical" explosions to validate weapon components, not full nuclear detonations. The dispute highlights growing tensions over nuclear policy and global strategic stability.