China has firmly rejected allegations by former U.S. President Donald Trump that it is secretly conducting nuclear weapons tests, reiterating its adherence to international non-proliferation agreements. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Monday that Beijing maintains a 'self-defensive nuclear strategy' and strictly observes its moratorium on nuclear testing.
'As a permanent UN Security Council member and responsible nuclear-weapon state, China consistently upholds its no-first-use policy,' Mao emphasized during a regular press briefing. The remarks came in response to Trump's unsubstantiated claims, which circulated in U.S. media last week.
Mao highlighted China's longstanding support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), urging Washington to 'strictly honor its own obligations' under the agreement. Analysts suggest the exchange underscores ongoing tensions in U.S.-China strategic relations, particularly regarding arms control verification mechanisms.
The Chinese spokesperson called for concrete actions to strengthen the global nuclear disarmament framework, noting that all nuclear states should 'jointly safeguard international security.' China last conducted nuclear tests in 1996 before signing the CTBT, according to official records.
