Post by : Rameen Ariff

Beijing has firmly dismissed allegations by former U.S. President Donald Trump that China has been conducting secret nuclear tests. The Chinese government reiterated that it remains committed to its long-standing policy of peaceful nuclear development and compliance with international disarmament agreements.

Speaking at a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning emphasized that China is a “responsible nuclear-weapon state” that has consistently upheld its promise to suspend nuclear testing. “China has always pursued a policy of no first use of nuclear weapons, adhered to the path of peaceful development, and honored its commitments under global non-proliferation treaties,” Mao stated.

Her response came after Trump claimed during a televised interview that China, Russia, North Korea, and Pakistan are conducting underground nuclear tests away from public scrutiny. He also suggested that the United States might resume its own nuclear testing after more than three decades of suspension.

“Russia’s testing, and China’s testing — but they don’t talk about it,” Trump alleged, adding, “I don’t want to be the only country that doesn’t test.” His remarks sparked renewed debate over Washington’s nuclear policy and international stability.

China, however, dismissed these assertions as baseless. Mao Ning urged the U.S. to “take concrete steps” to protect the global nuclear disarmament framework and maintain strategic balance.

Meanwhile, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that any current nuclear-related testing in the United States does not involve actual detonations. “These are system tests — non-critical explosions — designed to ensure reliability without triggering nuclear blasts,” he explained.

No nation except North Korea has conducted a confirmed nuclear detonation in recent decades. Russia and China last carried out such tests in 1990 and 1996, respectively, while the U.S. has observed a moratorium since 1992. All three countries remain signatories to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which prohibits atomic test explosions for any purpose.

China’s rejection of Trump’s claims underscores its stance on global peace and nuclear responsibility, emphasizing dialogue over deterrence in maintaining global security.

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