China denies nuclear testing, calls on US to maintain moratorium
Summary
China denied accusations by President Donald Trump that it is secretly testing nuclear weapons. The Chinese government emphasized its commitment to a long-standing halt on nuclear testing and urged the U.S. to maintain its own moratorium.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump claimed China, along with Russia, North Korea, and Pakistan, is conducting secret nuclear tests.
- China's Foreign Ministry stated that it is not breaking the informal ban on nuclear testing.
- China asked the U.S. to continue stopping nuclear tests after Trump's order to resume testing.
- China has a "no first use" policy for nuclear weapons, focusing on self-defense.
- Trump mentioned nuclear tests in a TV interview, suggesting other countries are testing, too.
- The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear explosion since 1992.
- Russia reportedly tested new nuclear-powered weapons recently.
- There is confusion about what Trump's order for testing means, as it may involve non-nuclear explosive tests.
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