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Trump Alleges Secret Russian and Chinese Nuclear Tests as China Denies and U.S. Cites Subcritical Checks

The Energy Secretary described forthcoming U.S. activity as subcritical system checks rather than explosive detonations.

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Overview

  • In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Trump claimed Russia and China conduct undisclosed deep underground nuclear tests.
  • He said the United States will resume testing and indicated he has ordered U.S. tests to proceed.
  • China rejected the accusation, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterating no-first-use policy and a continued moratorium on detonations.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the tests being discussed are non‑critical system evaluations that do not produce a nuclear yield.
  • Coverage notes recent Russian publicity about trials of a nuclear‑powered Burevestnik cruise missile and an underwater drone, alongside reminders that Russia and China have not conducted nuclear detonations since 1990 and 1996.